2026–2027
Degrees.
See the courses you need to complete your certificate or degree, organized by year and semester.
94 total credits · 3 years of full-time study
B.Des Visual Design
Continue into upper-division design, research, capstone, and portfolio work.
Ask an advisor which previous or transfer courses count toward your chosen credential and which classes you still need.
What’s required.
34 credits
General education
Written communication (6); oral communication (3); quantitative reasoning (3); natural sciences (4); social and behavioral sciences (6); ART 112 (3); ART 113 (3); ART 200 or ART 201 (3); FMA 150 (3).
General-education choices
The sequence below uses recommended choices. Review YC’s approved options for this credential when selecting courses.
By year and semester.
Year 1
36 credits
Fall15 credits
Year 2
34 credits
Fall15 credits
Spring15 credits
Summer4 credits
Summer
- Natural sciences GE, PHY 100 suggested (4 credits)
Year 3
24 credits