BACHELOR of DESIGN

DEGREE

Our unique, forward-thinking degree moves design beyond being an applied art to also being an applied social science. In this program, you learn to work collaboratively, think critically and consider how design influences the way people interact with the world.

The degree includes core requirements, breadth requirements and program options. Pathways allow you to focus your studies on a particular area, or you can develop your own pathway by selecting various program options that suit your interests.

Core requirements

In the program, you complete required courses that develop general design skills such as critical thinking, research, ideation, problem-solving, visualization, craft, technical proficiency, client communication, prototyping, testing and refinement. Core courses are tailored to the qualities of 21st-century designers, demonstrating a major shift in the focus of design from the beauty of everyday things to a broader interest in the psychology of everyday things.

MacEwan's Bachelor of Design offers:

• An innovative human-centred design curriculum
• A well-rounded degree with more than 45 design-specific courses
• Industry-leading faculty
• A new, state-of-the-art facility
• The largest digital experience design (DXD) program on the prairies

Pathways or major

When you select specific option courses, generally starting in the second year of the Bachelor of Design, you form a pathway that focuses on one or more design disciplines that interest you. You do not need to “declare” a pathway, and you can customize it to suit your own needs.

If you want to formally specialize in a particular area, declaring a major offers you priority access to courses and official recognition on your degree parchment. Typically, you declare your major in the second year of your studies. 

You can choose from the following pathways and major: