Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

Scroll Top
  • Home
  • Program
  • Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication
Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication
Institution
German Jordanian University
Location
Jordan
Total Tuition
$ 34697
Intakes
September
Application deadline
September
Application Fee
169
Program Description

The Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication (B.A.) is a comprehensive design program that integrates graphic design, multimedia, animation, product design, cinematography, and TV production.

The DVC program imparts foundational knowledge, processes, and technologies of visual communication to bachelor’s level students to foster the development of the subsequent learning outcomes and competencies:

PLO 1: An ability to identify, develop, and solve design and visual communication problems by applying creative design thinking approaches.

PLO 2: An ability to apply design and visual communication theories to create solutions that address community wellbeing and market demands, considering global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

PLO 3: The capability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences across various disciplines.

PLO 4: An ability to identify ethical issues in design scenarios and make critical judgments, with respect to comprehensive design concepts.

PLO 5: An ability to contribute proficiently to a design team by providing leadership, nurturing a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, setting clear goals, planning tasks, and accomplishing objectives.

PLO 6: Demonstrate the capacity to assess and interpret visual and data results, apply critical judgment to derive informed conclusions, and execute relevant design solutions.

PLO 7: An ability to apply current design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure relevance and innovation in design learning methods.

• The Jordanian General Secondary Certificate or an equivalent certificate with a minimum average of 70% (Scientific or Arts track) for applicants to the B.A. Program in Design and Visual Communication.

• Entrance Exam and Interview with Portfolio illustrating applicant abilities and development skills of the visual world using freehand sketching, photography, and computer media.

First Year – First Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
ARC111 Fundamentals of Design I 4 8 2 / 4 F2F
ARCH1131 Technical Illustration I 3 4 0 / 6 F2F
DES1201 Freehand Sketching 2 4 1 / 4 F2F
DES1400 Photography 3 5 2 / 2 F2F
GERL101B1 German I (B1 Track) 3 6 9 / 0 F2F
ENGL1001 Upper-Intermediate English 3 3 3 / 0 OL

Total: 18 Credit Hours | 30 ECTS | 17 Lecture Hours | 16 Practical Hours

First Year – Second Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
DES1500 Fundamentals of Design and Visual Communication 4 8 2 / 4 F2F ARC111
DES1203 Typography (Latin) 3 5 2 / 2 F2F ARC111
DES1204 Visual Design: Tools 3 5 0 / 6 F2F
DES1202 Anatomy for Art and Design 3 5 2 / 2 F2F DES1200
GERL102B1 / GERL102B2 German II (B1 Track / B2 Track) 3 6 9 / – F2F / BLD GERL101B1 / GERL101B2
ARCH1011 Technical Writing 1 1 1 / 0 F2F

Total: 17 Credit Hours | 30 ECTS | 16 Lecture Hours | 14 Practical Hours

First Year – Summer Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
DES101 Dual Study Practical I 3 F2F
DES2401-DS Digital Image and Photo Editing 3 6 1 / 4 F2F DES1500, ARB0099, ENGL0099

Total: 6 Credit Hours | 6 ECTS

Second Year – First Semester

Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
DES2503 Filmmaking 3 6 1 / 4 BLD DES1500, ARB0099, ENGL0099
DES2505 Introduction to Animation 3 5 1 / 4 BLD DES1500, ARB0099, ENGL0099
DES2500 Product Design and Development 3 6 1 / 4 F2F DES1500, ARB0099, ENGL0099
DES2200 Typography Arabic 3 5 2 / 2 F2F DES1203, ARB0099, ENGL0099
DES2101 World Art History 3 4 3 / 0 F2F ARB0099, ENGL0099
GERL201B1 / GERL201B2 German III (B1-Track / B2-Track) 3 4 6 / 0 F2F GERL102B1 or GERL102B2
GERL201B1 (B1-Track) requires GERL102B2, ARB0099

Total: 18 Credit Hours — 30 ECTS — 14 Lect. Hours — 14 Prac. Hours

Second Year – Second Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
Creative-Studio Elective 1 4 7 2 / 4 BLD
DES2205 3D Modelling for Design 3 5 0 / 4 F2F DES2500, DES2505, ARB0099, ENGL0099
ARCH2302 Islamic Art and Architecture 3 4 3 / 0 F2F DES2101, ARB0099, ENGL0099
DES2201 Ornaments and Calligraphy 3 5 2 / 2 F2F ARC111, ARB0099, ENGL0099
GERL202B1 / GERL202B2 German IV (B1-Track / B2-Track) 3 6 9 / 0 F2F GERL201B1 or GERL201B2

Total: 16 Credit Hours — 30 ECTS — 19 Lect. Hours — 10 Prac. Hours

Second Year – Summer Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
DES201 Dual Study Practical II 3 F2F DES101
DES3200-DS Illustration Techniques 3 5 1 / 4 F2F DES1202, ARB0099, ENGL0099

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
Creative-Studio Elective 2 4 7 2 / 4 BLD
DES3101 History of Design and Visual Communication 3 4 3 / 0 F2F DES2101
DES3400 Film Editing 3 5 1 / 4 F2F DES2503
ARB100 Arabic 3 3 3 / 0 OL ARB0099
GERL301B1 / GERL301B2 German V (B1-Track / B2-Track) 3 6 9 / 0 F2F GERL202B1 or GERL202B2 (B1-Track) / GERL202B2 (B2-Track)

Total: 16 Credit Hours — 25 ECTS

Third Year – Second Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
Creative-Studio Elective 3 4 7 2 / 4 BLD
DES3102 Theories of Design 3 4 3 / 0 F2F DES3101
DES3300 Brand Identity 3 5 3 / 0 F2F DES1203, DES2200
ENGL1002 Advanced English IV 3 3 3 / 0 F2F ENGL0098
GERL302B1 / GERL302B2 German VI (B1-Track / B2-Track) 3 6 6 / 0 F2F GERL301B1 or GERL301B2

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Third Year – Summer Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
DES301 Dual Study Practical III 0 6 F2F DES201
DES3201-DS Portfolio and Presentation Techniques 3 5 1 / 4 F2F DES1500, ARB0099, ENGL0099

Total: 3 Credit Hours — 11 ECTS

Fourth Year – First Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
GY / Creative Studio Creative Studio 4 9 2 / 6 BLD BSC001
GY / Technical or Visualization Elective 1 Technical or Visualization Elective I 3 7 2 / 4 BLD BSC001
GY / Technical or Visualization Elective 2 Technical or Visualization Elective II 3 7 2 / 4 BLD BSC001
GY / Technical or Visualization Elective 3 Technical or Visualization Elective III 3 7 2 / 4 BLD BSC001

Total: 13 Credit Hours — 30 ECTS — Contact Hours: 8 Lect. / 18 Prac.

Fourth Year – Second Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
DES459 International Internship 12 30 20 weeks F2F Department Approval

Total: 12 Credit Hours — 30 ECTS

Note: Courses attended and/or passed during the International Internship are not transferable.

Fifth Year – First Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
Creative-Studio Elective 4 Creative-Studio Elective IV 4 7 2 / 4 BLD
DES4300 Design Management 3 5 3 / 0 BLD DES1500
DES5901 Advanced Studies in Design and Visual Communication 3 9 3 / 0 F2F DES4900, 132 CH
MILS100 Military Science 3 2 3 / 0 OL 4th Year

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Fifth Year – Second Semester
Course ID Course Name Credit Hours ECTS Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) Type Prerequisites / Corequisites
Technical / Visualization / Theory Elective Elective 3 6 1 / 4 F2F
DES5902 Graduation Project 4 13 0 / 8 BLD DES5901
NE101 / NEE101 National Education / National Education in English 3 2 3 / 0 OL ENGL0099

Total: 10 Credit Hours — 21 ECTS — Contact Hours: 4 Lect. / 12 Prac.

Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
To request more information about the program

Contact Admission
German Jordanian University
Phone Number
+96264294444
Email
info@gju.edu.jo

Follow Top Majors Now