Director’s Welcome
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the College of Design at Arizona State University, I invite you to explore the exciting educational opportunities offered by the Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies.
The College of Design created the BA in Design Studies because it recognized that there were many individuals who wanted to study design but who did not want to necessarily become architects, designers, or planners. Who are these people? They are potential design historians, for example, who wish to study and teach design history. Or perhaps people who want to be involved in the business operations of design such as sales and marketing. Or people who wish to pursue graduate education in design related fields, including the Master of Architecture.
Based on this underlying premise, the College of Design developed a four-year program that provides an undergraduate education in three areas of study:
- General Studies in Design
- Design History
- Design Management
All three areas of study provide an interdisciplinary, non-studio foundation in design studies.
I invite you to take a few moments to explore the many features and benefits of the BA in Design Studies. You can easily do that via our website. Or, if you have specific questions related to the program, please contact us at the Academic Advising Office of the College of Design.
The faculty, staff, and I wish you a successful educational journey in the College of Design.
Jacques Giard, PhD
Director
BA in Design Studies
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