As of Spring 2021, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Studio major is no longer available to incoming students. Current students should refer to previous University Bulletin entries for their entering year program requirements. Program requirements for the 2020-2021 Academic Year are posted below:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Studio major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. While similar to the Visual Arts Studio BA, the BFA adds major requirements, removes the internship sequence, and completes fewer general electives. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Visual Arts major requirements, adjunct courses in Art History,, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
Students complete 18 credit hours of the following coursework with a 2.0 GPA.
As of Spring 2021, the Studio Arts Minor is no longer available to incoming students. Current students should refer to previous University Bulletin entries for their entering year program requirements. Program requirements for the 2020-2021 Academic Year are posted below:Â
Students complete 21 crs of the following courses with a 2.0 GPA:Â
The Department of Design students will explore analog methods (drawing, hand lettering, screen printing, letterpress) and digital methods to create projects using electronic media, typographic design, publication design, photojournalism, advertising illustration photography, and color management. A list of Design faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
The Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, and either focus tracks or general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum
The Bachelor of Design, Interactive Design major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, and either focus tracks or general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
Students complete 21 credit hours of the following coursework with a 2.0 GPA.
The Department of Digital Filmmaking activates the skills students need to develop relationships, manage projects, and create original works. A list of Digital Filmmaking faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Filmmaking major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, Film Colloquium requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The Department of Journalism builds degrees on seven core courses and numerous discipline-specific electives to personalize each student’s journalism experience. A list of Journalism faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
The Department of Strategic Communication offers academic study in advertising and public relations with an emphasis on one of the two. Students take a core of courses including strategic contention creation, layout and design, research methods, media planning and a capstone. A list of Strategic Communication faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
The Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication major with a concentration in Strategic Communications, Advertising & Public Relations is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Mass Communication major core requirements, Advertising & Public Relations sequence requirements, and electives where students are highly encouraged to pursue an academic minor. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication major with a concentration in Strategic Communication, Visual Communications is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Mass Communication major core requirements, Visual Communications sequence requirements, and electives where students are highly encouraged to pursue an academic minor. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum
Highstone Global University students who are not already Mass Communication majors can add a Mass Communication minor to their curriculum. Curriculum for Mass Communication minors require 18 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
Students complete the following courses for 18 crs:
Students complete the following courses for 18 crs:Â
Students complete the following courses for 18 crs:Â
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing a Communications & Design major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and completing the Honors Thesis requirement as part of their curriculum. Completion of the Honors Program academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.Â
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