Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track — study plan

Dar Al-Hekma University Hekma School of Engineering, Computing and Design

Credit hours: 130
Levels: 8
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track study plan at Dar Al-Hekma University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ISLS	Islamic Studies	3
ARAB	Arabic Studies	3
COMM 1301	Communication Skills I	3
BGDM 1310	Introduction to Digital Design and Layout	3
MATH 2320	Geometry	3

Year 1 - Spring 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COMM 1302	Communication Skills II	3
BSID 1330	Introduction to History of Architecture and Design	3
BARC 1301	Technical Drawing	3
BGDM 1320	Free Hand Drawing	3
BARC 1400	Fundamentals of Design	4

Year 2 - Fall 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BBF 1101	Brain and Body Fitness	1
BGDM 2330	Media and Design History	3
BGDM 2321	Typography I	3
BGDM 2311	2D Sketching and Digital Design	3
BGDM 2322	Introduction to Digital Photography	3
BGDM 2400	Studio I: Graphic Design	4

Year 2 - Spring 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GEAI 2301	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
BGDM 2231	Media and Design Theories	2
BGDM 2323	Introduction to Digital Illustrations	3
BGDM 2312	3D Design and Modeling	3
BGDM 2324	Typography II	3
BGDM 2401	Studio II: Digital Idea Visualization	4

Year 3 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BGDM 3232	Design Thinking and Creative Pitching Seminar	2
BGDM 3325	Video Production	3
BGDM 3313	Content and User Interface Design	3
BGDM 3402	Studio III: Kinetic Graphic Design	4
BGDM 3360	Fundamentals of Software and Coding for Designers	3

Year 3 - Spring 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GERM 3301	Research Methodology	3
BGDM 3233	Advertising and Copywriting	2
BGDM 3326	Printmaking	3
BGDM 3403	Studio IV: Brand and Packaging Design	4
BGDM 3340	Internship	3
BGDM 3361	User Experience Design	3

Year 4 - Fall 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENTR 3301	Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking	3
ARAB	Arabic Studies	3
BGDM 4234	Media and Design Ethics	2
BGDM 4450	Capstone I: Graphic Design and Digital Media Thesis	4

Year 4 - Spring 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GELE 3301	Leadership and Emotional Intelligence	3
ISLS	Islamic Studies	3
	Free Elective	3
BGDM 4341	Graphic Design and Digital Media Portfolio	3
BGDM 4362	User Experience Design Studio	3
BGDM 4451	Capstone II: Graphic Design and Digital Media Project	4

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track at Dar Al-Hekma University?

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track at Dar Al-Hekma University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track at Dar Al-Hekma University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track award?

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication - User Experience Track at Dar Al-Hekma University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.