Overview

Design Studies is offered by San José State University. Students may be admitted to the BFA in Interior Design or BFA in Graphic Design or the BS in Industrial Design on a space-available basis after successfully completing required portfolio reviews.

Key Facts

Animation & Illustration: Admission to the Animation & Illustration, BFA is determined at the time students apply for admission to the university. There is no internal transfer into the Animation & Illustration, BFA. Students who were admitted as Animation & Illustration, BFA and did not pass portfolio review will continue as Design Studies, BA majors with a specialization in Animation & Illustration. Consult with your advisor. Graphic Design: Provides a basic understanding of the aesthetic and technical skills needed for graphic design. Students wishing to pursue a Graphic Design, BFA which would encompass exposure to a wider range of design disciplines, must pass two portfolio reviews: DSGD 100 coursework review in the Fall and DSGD 104 course-work review In the Spring. Students should consult with a major advisor about the portfolio review process and deadlines at the time they enter SJSU. Industrial Design: Provides basic knowledge of 3D computer-aided design, materials and manufacturing, prototyping, and team-based theory. Students will have a basic preparation for jobs in computer-aided design support and model making, or be prepared to apply to a graduate program in Industrial Design or other areas. Students who wish to pursue the Industrial Design, BS must pass portfolio review. Students should consult with a major advisor about the portfolio review process and deadlines at the time they enter SJSU. Interior Design: Provides a basic understanding of the aesthetic and technical skills needed for interior design. Students wishing to pursue an Interior Design, BFA which would encompass exposure to a wider range of design disciplines, must pass portfolio review. Students should consult with a major advisor about the portfolio review process and deadlines at the time they enter SJSU.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Design

Typography

Architectural Presentation

Physical Prototyping

Digital Apps: Motion & Interaction Design
2D Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades.

Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.

Submit official test scores from an approved English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS).

Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.

Take SAT or ACT (highly recommended).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year
Out-of-State

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 USD / month

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Living costs

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