Visual Communication — study plan
American University of Sharjah College of Architecture, Art and Design
- Credit hours
- 81
- Levels
- 2
- Courses
- 26
- Degree
- bachelor
The Visual Communication study plan at American University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 1 years (2 academic levels), requiring 81 credit hours across 26 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Required Courses 54 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 111 | Descriptive Drawing I | 3 |
| DES 131 | Design Foundations I | 3 |
| WRI 101 | Academic Writing I | 3 |
| DES 112 | Descriptive Drawing II | 3 |
| VIS 213 | Illustration Drawing | 3 |
| DES 231 | History of Design | 3 |
| VIS 202 | Design Studio II | 3 |
| DES 232 | Research Methodologies for Design | 3 |
| VIS 301 | Design Studio III | 3 |
| VIS 328 | Arabic Type Design | 3 |
| VIS 361 | The Design Profession | 3 |
| DES 360 | Critical Discourse in Design | 3 |
| IEN 301 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset | 3 |
| VIS 302 | Design Studio IV | 3 |
| VIS 397 | Internship in Visual Communication | 0 |
| VIS 401 | Design Studio V | 6 |
| VIS 406 | Design Studio VI | 6 |
Electives 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History and Culture of the Arab World Elective | 3 | |
| Statistics Elective | 3 | |
| Culture in a Critical Perspective Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Human Interaction and Behavior Elective | 3 | |
| Arts and Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Visual Communication
How many credit hours is Visual Communication at American University of Sharjah?
Visual Communication at American University of Sharjah requires completing 81 credit hours to graduate, spread across 26 courses.
How many years is Visual Communication at American University of Sharjah?
The study plan for Visual Communication spans about 1 years (2 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Visual Communication award?
Visual Communication at American University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 81 credit hours.
Is Visual Communication offered at other universities?
Yes, Visual Communication is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.