Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication

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.

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

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

Total: 6 Credit Hours | 6 ECTS

Second Year – First Semester

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

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

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

Total: 16 Credit Hours — 25 ECTS

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Total: 3 Credit Hours — 11 ECTS

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

Total: 12 Credit Hours — 30 ECTS

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

Total: 13 Credit Hours

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