Bachelor of Arts Ba in Design

Bachelor of Arts Ba in Design is a Bachelor program taught at American University of Kuwait, Kuwait. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Design at the American University of Kuwait focuses on graphic design, teaching the relationship between type, image, and visual organization based on design history, theory, and cultural differences. Students learn to solve communication problems using research and critical analysis, apply design technologies and software, and communicate clearly in design contexts. The program requires creating a portfolio with a thesis and design rationale that reflects design methodologies. The program requires completing 120 credit hours, including general education, program prerequisites, core graphic design courses, electives, and art history. Students must complete an internship to demonstrate practical skills. The program is designed to develop skills for diverse and global audiences, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and ethical design values.

Modules

• ART 120
• ART 121
• GDES 110
• ART 122
• GDES 150
• GDES 220
• GDES 221
• GDES 242
• ARTH 315
• GDES 320
• GDES 321
• GDES 330

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts Ba in Design at American University of Kuwait for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by American University of Kuwait.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by American University of Kuwait as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts Ba in Design.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students must formally declare the major by completing 60 credit hours and submitting a declaration request. To major in graphic design, students must complete 9 credit hours of prerequisites: ART 120, ART 121, and GDES 110.

If TOEFL, IELTS, or Accuplacer scores do not meet ENGL 101 requirements, students must take ENGL 100: Foundations in Academic Reading and Writing (4 credits).

Please check detail of study units at https://auk.edu.kw/academics/college-of-arts-and-science/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-arts-ba-in-design

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Kuwait. See Kuwait scholarships.