Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design

Learning Outcomes

This degree will integrate the threads of design philosophy, design technique and equitable design for a global community. The bachelor’s degree provides the foundation for students to integrate their design skills and apply their AAS degree toward a deeper level of design expertise with opportunities to collaborate and present ideas using a higher level of creative thinking.

Upon completion of the BAS in Integrated Design, students will be able to:

• Articulate, research and conceptualize multiple solutions to any design problem.
• Communicate design intent, clearly and competently, in their work, their speech and their writing.
• Convert abstract design requirements into original and creative design work.
• Integrate the use of technology seamlessly into the design process.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, group and collaborative skills to work across disciplines in successfully implementing a design.

Program Eligibility

To qualify for admission to Highline’s BAS Integrated Design Program, eligible applicants must have:

• Completed or within 30 credits of completion of a regionally accredited AAS degree (or its equivalent), in one of the following Drafting Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Web Design, Mobile Technology Expert, Online Marketing & Social Media Architector related fields. Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Official transcripts form an accredited college or university.
• Accumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Application Process

To be considered for the bachelor of applied science program prospective students must submit the following:

• Complete Highline bachelor application form
• Students who have completed related Associates degree or within thirty credits of completion of Associates degree. Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Nonrefundable application fee.
• Official Transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Portfolio of work. See website for requirements.

Requirements

Please contact Faculty Advisor or Program Manager for most updated information

Students must have a total of 60 credits of general education to be awarded the BAS degree