Graphic Design — study plan
- Credit hours
- 123
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 30
- Degree
- bachelor
The Graphic Design study plan at VCUarts Qatar is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 123 credit hours across 30 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 29 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTF 131 | Drawing Studio | 3 |
| ARTF 132 | Surface Research | 3 |
| ARTF 139 | Project Studio | 1 |
| ARTH 103 | Survey of Art I | 3 |
| ARTF 133 | Space Research | 3 |
| ARTF 134 | Time Studio | 3 |
| ARTH 104 | Survey of Art II | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | Introduction to the University | 1 |
| UNIV 111 | Introduction to Focused Inquiry | 3 |
| UNIV 200 | Advanced Focused Inquiry | 3 |
| General Education Course Elective | 3 |
Year 2 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GDES 220 | Design Practices | 4 |
| GDES 221 | Core Studio I | 4 |
| GDES 222 | Core Studio II | 4 |
| GDES 231 | Theory Inquiry | 3 |
| GDES 380 | Multi Studio I | 4 |
| GDES 398 | Dialogues | 1 |
| Open Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 215 | Reading Literature | 3 |
| GDES 321 | Core Studio III | 4 |
| GDES 322 | Core Studio IV | 4 |
| GDES 331 | Precedents Inquiry | 3 |
| GDES 398 | Dialogues | 1 |
| Graphic Design Elective Elective | 4 |
Year 4 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GDES 431 | Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| GDES 440 | Synthesis (Capstone) | 6 |
| GDES 480 | Multi Studio II | 2 |
| GDES 398 | Dialogues | 1 |
| Graphic Design Elective Elective | 4 | |
| Open 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 Graphic Design
How many credit hours is Graphic Design at VCUarts Qatar?
Graphic Design at VCUarts Qatar requires completing 123 credit hours to graduate, spread across 30 courses.
How many years is Graphic Design at VCUarts Qatar?
The study plan for Graphic Design spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Graphic Design award?
Graphic Design at VCUarts Qatar awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 123 credit hours.
Is Graphic Design offered at other universities?
Yes, Graphic Design is offered at at least 10 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.