Graphic Design — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Graphic Design study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICB101 | Strategic Learning and Growth | 4 |
| ICB102 | Expressive Clarity | 3 |
| ICB103 | Applied Algorithmic Thinking | 4 |
| IDS102 | Applied Creative and Critical Thinking | 4 |
| IDS101 | Critique and Communication | 4 |
| IAH244 | Ethical Systems, Moral Dilemmas | 4 |
| IAR110 | Arabic Lab 1: Speaking to Engage and Persuade | 1 |
| ART121 | Fundamentals of Art and Design Studies | 3 |
| ART220 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
Year 2 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART205 | Art Foundations | 3 |
| ART201 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| IDS220 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ART223 | Arts of the Modern World | 3 |
| ART251 | Basic Design | 3 |
| IAR210 | Arabic Lab 2: Writing to Inform | 1 |
| AVA310 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART221 | Research Methods for Artists and Designers | 3 |
| AAH322 | History of Islamic Art and Architecture | 3 |
| AGD351 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 29 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGD359 | Information Design | 3 |
| AGD352 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| AGD356 | Typography I | 3 |
| AGD357 | Designing for the Web I | 3 |
| AGD451 | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| AGD452 | Packaging Design | 3 |
| AGD459 | New Media Design | 3 |
| ART209 | CAD Lab | 2 |
| AHIST | Art History Elective Elective | 3 |
| AHIST | Art History Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADR492 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| AGD453 | Graphic Design IV | 3 |
| AGD456 | Typography II | 3 |
| ADR321 | Material Culture of the United Arab Emirates | 3 |
| ADR405 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ART496 | Senior Project | 6 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 5 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART490 | Internship | 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 Graphic Design
How many credit hours is Graphic Design at Zayed University?
Graphic Design at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Graphic Design at Zayed University?
The study plan for Graphic Design spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Graphic Design award?
Graphic Design at Zayed University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Graphic Design offered at other universities?
Yes, Graphic Design is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.