Graphic and Communication Design — study plan

Al-Asala Private Colleges College of Architecture and Design

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 8
Courses: 47
Degree: bachelor

The Graphic and Communication Design study plan at Al-Asala Private Colleges is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ISLM101	Human Rights in Islam	2
ARAB101	Arabic Language Skills	2
MATH101	Differential Calculus	3
CMP101	Introduction to Information Technology	2
PE101	Health and Fitness	2
ENGL101	English for Academic Discourse	3
DES101	Descriptive Drawing I	3
DES112	Design Foundation	3

Level 2 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB102	Arabic Writing	2
ISLM102	Economic System in Islam	2
ENGL102	English for Academic Writing	3
DES111	Descriptive Drawing II	3
DES121	Conceptual Thinking and Project Programming	2
PHY101	Physics I	4
MATH102	Integral Calculus	3

Level 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SKL201	Research Methods	2
ENGL201	English for Academic Communication	3
GDES211	Graphic Design Studio I	5
GDES202	Digital Representation and Technical Drawings	3
DES122	Digital Photography & Image	2
GDES201	Typography I	3

Level 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GDES212	Typography II	3
DES213	History of Art and Design	2
XXX	Free Elective	3
XXX	Elective I	2
ARCH313	3D Modeling and Rendering	3
GDES221	Graphic Design Studio II	5

Level 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SKL301	Leadership and Teamwork	2
XXX	Elective II	2
GDES311	Identity Design	2
DES311	Critical Theories in Arts	2
GDES222	Typography III	3
DES214	Introduction to UX	2
GDES301	Graphic Design Studio III	5

Level 6 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GDES303	Story Telling in Digital Media	2
DES301	Advanced UX Theories	2
GDES322	Motion, Sound and Vision I (Mini Studio)	3
GDES413	Sustainability and Innovation in Design	2
GDES402	Advanced GDES Thesis	2
GDES321	Advanced GDES Design Studio IV	5
XXX	Elective III	2

Level 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SKL401	Entrepreneurship	2
GDES403	Motion, Sound and Vision II	3
XXX	Elective IV	2
GDES411	Graduation Studio	6
GDES412	Professional Practice	2

Level 8 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GDES421	COOP Training	6

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Frequently asked questions about Graphic and Communication Design

How many credit hours is Graphic and Communication Design at Al-Asala Private Colleges?

Graphic and Communication Design at Al-Asala Private Colleges requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.

How many years is Graphic and Communication Design at Al-Asala Private Colleges?

The study plan for Graphic and Communication Design spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Graphic and Communication Design award?

Graphic and Communication Design at Al-Asala Private Colleges awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.