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The School of Design at the University of Cincinnati seeks to attract, enroll and graduate academically talented students of varied and diverse backgrounds. Success in our programs is largely dependent upon sound academic preparation. However, in multidisciplinary programs like those in design, students’ insight and perspective are greatly enhanced by exposure to students from different backgrounds, geographies and co-curricular interests. We have designed an admissions review process and a timetable to support these goals.

Freshmen

Admission criteria for digital design varies based on the relative strength of test scores, class rank and GPA. Please see the Freshman Class Profile for this major in the Quick Facts sidebar on this page for the range of academic credentials typically accepted into this program. Test scores in the lower range may be acceptable with higher class rank and/or GPA. Submission of an art portfolio is not required.

Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college-preparatory subjects:
4 units of college prep English
3 units of college preparatory math
2 units of science
2 units in one language
2 units of social studies
1 unit of fine arts
2 additional college prep subjects

Transferring to UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from another regionally accredited university or college must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Graduation Requirements

All students accepted into the UC DAAP School of Design must take the first-year curriculum as outlined on the foundation studies curriculum guide. Digital design students must complete 99 lecture hours and 93 studio hours for a total of 192 credit hours for graduation. Students must also complete six quarters of mandatory professional practice (co-op) and receive a satisfactory (S) for all required work quarters. Students must obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 and, in addition, must have at least a 2.0 grade point average for the senior year to be eligible for graduation. In order to be eligible for graduation with honors, a student must have completed at least 90 credits in the college and have earned at least a 3.6 grade point average.

The School of Design at the University of Cincinnati seeks to attract, enroll and graduate academically talented students of varied and diverse backgrounds. Success in our programs is largely dependent upon sound academic preparation. However, in multidisciplinary programs like those in design, students’ insight and perspective are greatly enhanced by exposure to students from different backgrounds, geographies and co-curricular interests. We have designed an admissions review process and a timetable to support these goals.

Freshmen

Admission criteria for graphic design varies based on the relative strength of test scores, class rank and GPA. Please see the Freshman Class Profile for this major in the Quick Facts sidebar on this page for the range of academic credentials typically accepted into this program. Test scores in the lower range may be acceptable with higher class rank and/or GPA. Submission of an art portfolio is not required.

Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college-preparatory subjects:
4 units of college prep English
3 units of college preparatory math
2 units of science
2 units in one language
2 units of social studies
1 unit of fine arts
2 additional college prep subjects

Transferring to UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from another regionally accredited university or college must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Graduation Requirements

All students accepted into the School of Design must take the first-year curriculum as outlined on the foundation studies curriculum guide. Graphic design students must complete 103 lecture hours and 90 studio hours for a total of 193 credit hours for graduation. Students must also complete six quarters of mandatory professional practice (co-op) and receive a satisfactory (S) for all required work quarters. Students must obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 and, in addition, must have at least a 2.0 grade point average for the senior year to be eligible for graduation. In order to be eligible for graduation with honors, a student must have completed at least 90 credits in the college and have earned at least a 3.6 grade point average.

Graphic designers analyze communication needs in order to conceive of and to create effective and socially responsible visual solutions. This work blends artistic creativity with problem diagnosis, strategizing and various skills. The results may inform, persuade, improve, identify, clarify and/or entertain.

Success Factors

People who are successful in graphic design have visual and kinesthetic/tactile learning styles. Graphic designers are creative, imaginative and artistic, as well as possess good hand-motor skills. They are methodical and process-oriented in approaching their work, exercising good time- and project-management skills. They critically analyze the things they see and contemplate. Graphic designers have an enormous curiosity about learning different things. They must possess strong communication skills, and they need to know how to create informative and persuasive proposals while maintaining good client relationships.

Career Possibilities

Graphic design career opportunities include the design of advertisements, exhibitions, publications, corporate communication, packaging, posters, Web sites, branding systems, books, signs, magazines, environmental designs and video messages. They may be identified as a communications designer, visual designer or graphic designer; and they may work in art direction and design consultation. Students may find employment with a private or public organization or a design agency. Some choose to work on a freelance basis.

The School of Design at the University of Cincinnati seeks to attract, enroll and graduate academically talented students of varied and diverse backgrounds. Success in our programs is largely dependent upon sound academic preparation. However, in multidisciplinary programs like those in design, students’ insight and perspective are greatly enhanced by exposure to students from different backgrounds, geographies and co-curricular interests. We have designed an admissions review process and a timetable to support these goals.

Freshmen

Admission criteria for industrial design: design track varies based on the relative strength of test scores, class rank and GPA. Please see the Freshman Class Profile for this major in the Quick Facts sidebar on this page for the range of academic credentials typically accepted into this program. Test scores in the lower range may be acceptable with higher class rank and/or GPA. Submission of an art portfolio is not required.

Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college-preparatory subjects:
4 units of college prep English
3 units of college preparatory math
2 units of science
2 units in one language
2 units of social studies
1 unit of fine arts
2 additional college prep subjects

Transferring to UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from another regionally accredited university or college must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Graduation Requirements

All students accepted into the School of Design must take the first-year curriculum as outlined on the foundation studies curriculum guide. Industrial design: design track students must complete 88 lecture hours and 99 studio hours for a total of 187 credit hours for graduation. Students must also complete six quarters of mandatory professional practice (co-op) and receive a satisfactory (S) for all required work quarters. Students must obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 and, in addition, must have a 2.0 grade point average for the senior year to be eligible for graduation. In order to be eligible for graduation with honors, a student must have completed at least 90 credits in the college and have earned at least a 3.6 grade point average.

Application Deadlines

Freshmen priority deadline for programs in the School of Design: Applicants who submit a complete application by 5 p.m. on November 15 will be pooled and reviewed for selection in December. Consideration of the applicants’ personal statements and statements of co-curricular activities will be factored into the admissions decisions. Applicants who submit a complete application by 5 p.m. on November 15 will be notified of selection decisions by December 31. Please do not call prior to this date regarding a decision on your application. Applications received after November 15 may be considered on a space-available basis.

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC or another regionally accredited university or college should submit a complete application for admission by March 1 for the following academic year.

The goal of undergraduate design education at the School of Design in UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is to provide a foundation that will allow graduates to deal with diverse professional challenges appropriately and to master tools and media of the future. This foundation has three components: 1) an integrated twelve-quarter curriculum, rather than a collection of courses, concentrating on the design process rather than product; 2) one and one-half years of supervised experience in the design field through the professional practice (co-op) program; and 3) a structured liberal arts education.

Students spend their first year in foundation studies, which provide a concentrated study of rudiments related to optical and tactile sensations that intensify perception. The focus of these studies concerns formal and fundamental concepts of two- and three-dimensional organization. Emphasis is placed on the ingredients of process: inquiry, analysis, comparison, evaluation and a language. The studies are an introduction to tools, methods and materials, including development of basic technical ability. The chronological order of courses provides a continual linear experience through a carefully planned analytical sequence of interlocking components.

The curriculum combines courses in humanities, sciences, arts and fine arts with those of the professional discipline. There are both academic and studio requirements; total credit hours are nearly evenly divided between the two. Studio courses emphasize visual experience in order to develop: (1) creative ability, (2) skills in visual communication, (3) hands-on experience with technology, and (4) the ability to conduct independent research. There are general education requirements in history and behavioral science, and a series of business and economics electives.

The School of Design at the University of Cincinnati seeks to attract, enroll and graduate academically talented students of varied and diverse backgrounds. Success in our programs is largely dependent upon sound academic preparation. However, in multidisciplinary programs like those in design, students’ insight and perspective are greatly enhanced by exposure to students from different backgrounds, geographies and co-curricular interests. We have designed an admissions review process and a timetable to support these goals.

Freshmen

Admission criteria for industrial design: transportation track varies based on the relative strength of test scores, class rank and GPA. Please see the Freshman Class Profile for this major in the Quick Facts sidebar on this page for the range of academic credentials typically accepted into this program. Test scores in the lower range may be acceptable with higher class rank and/or GPA. Submission of an art portfolio is not required.

Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college-preparatory subjects:
4 units of college prep English
3 units of college preparatory math
2 units of science
2 units in one language
2 units of social studies
1 unit of fne arts
2 additional college prep subjects

Transferring to UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from another regionally accredited university or college must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the UC School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1 for the following fall quarter. Transfer students to the School of Design programs generally are admitted to the foundation year program.

Graduation Requirements

All students accepted into the School of Design must take the first-year curriculum as outlined on the foundation studies curriculum guide. Industrial design: transportation track students must complete 85 lecture hours and 108 studio hours for a total of 193 credit hours for graduation. Students must also complete six quarters of mandatory professional practice (co-op) and receive a satisfactory (S) for all required work quarters. Students must obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 and, in addition, must have a 2.0 grade point average for the senior year to be eligible for graduation. In order to be eligible for graduation with honors, a student must have completed at least 90 credits in the college and have earned at least a 3.6 grade point average.

Application Deadlines

Freshmen priority deadline for programs in the School of Design: Applicants who submit a complete application by 5 p.m. on November 15 will be pooled and reviewed for selection in December. Consideration of the applicants’ personal statements and statements of co-curricular activities will be factored into the admissions decisions. Applicants who submit a complete application by 5 p.m. on November 15 will be notified of selection decisions by December 31. Please do not call prior to this date regarding a decision on your application. Applications received after November 15 may be considered on a space-available basis.

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC or another regionally accredited university or college should submit a complete application for admission by March 1 for the following academic year.

Applicants will be reviewed for admission on a rolling admission (first-come, first-served) basis, if they have submitted a complete application.

The academic credentials of the pool of applicants seeking admission to the interior design program vary each year. The program is highly competitive and has a limited number of spaces available.

Please see the Freshman Class Profile for this major in the Quick Facts sidebar on this page for the range of academic credentials typically accepted into this program. Test scores in the lower range may be acceptable with higher class rank and/or GPA.

Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college-preparatory subjects:
4 units of college prep English
4 units of college preparatory math, including 1 unit of pre-calculus, calculus, or advanced math
1 unit of physics
1 unit of additional science
2 units in one language
2 units of social studies
1 unit of fine arts
2 additional college prep subjects

The five-year bachelor of science in interior design at UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is comprehensive from the beginning. Because interior designers must be able to integrate practical, technical and aesthetic factors in designing building interiors, we introduce students immediately to that challenge. Each level of the student’s education engages knowledge and skills in problem discovery and resolution, critical and imaginative thinking, verbal and visual communication, and appropriate technologies.

Following two foundation years, interior design content studios provide students with opportunities to develop further their creative abilities through design projects for a variety of human activity settings. Interior design students complete a total of six quarters of co-op work experiences during years two through five. Culminating the curriculum is a capstone senior project in which students exercise their acquired knowledge and skills in a two-quarter design project of their own choosing.

All AD curricula are made up of five “modules,” consisting of performance requirements, such as lessons, recitals, ensemble, and academic requirements. For specific requirements, see the CCM bulletin: from the CCM homepage (http://www.ccm.uc.edu/) click on “Apply to CCM” to download in pdf format.

Application Deadlines
Autumn: December 1
Summer: December 1

Admission Requirements
• International students: TOEFL exam
• Transcripts from previous degrees
• For scholarship eligibility: 3.0 GPA on previous degree.
For specific audition requirements, see The CCM Application Handbook: from the CCM homepage (http://www.ccm.uc.edu/) click on “Apply to CCM” to download in pdf format.

Application Information
If you would like to submit an electronic application for the Artist Diploma in Brass program, please visit our On-Line Graduate School Application and complete the form.

In order to complete the admission process, you need to visit the Artist Diploma in Brass website or contact the program directly using the contact information below for information about application requirements or to inquire about materials that need to be submitted when applying to this program.

To request print copies of additional department information, please visit our Request for Information page and complete the on-line form. Your information will be sent to the proper person in the Artist Diploma in Brass program and you will receive an information packet in the mail.

Contact Information
Paul Hillner
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Services
College Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
P.O. Box 210003
Cincinnati, OH 45221-003
Email: paul.hillner@uc.edu
Phone: 513-556-9478
Fax: 513-556-1028