Course General Description

Communication Design Foundation is an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program within Communication Design Pathways Department. On completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Advertising and Digital Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design. Communication Design Foundation provides students with a comprehensive study of the diverse means and tools of visual communication. In this program you will study, digital desigh, design process, typography, and color theory, and develop the fundamental abilities that lead to a successful career in the increasingly competitive design professions. Because today's marketplace requires multidisciplinary experience, you will master a wide arrange of design skills that include technology, and learn to develop conceptual ideas that lead to outstanding design. New York City—the design capital of the world—provides the perfect complement to your classroom experience. You'll explore the city's unparalleled resources, take field trips to top design firms, and become immersed in the design industry—giving you the competitive edge you will need when you enter the field. You'll graduate prepared for an entry-level design position or for further study in a related BFA program at FIT.

School General Description

One of New York City’s premier public institutions, FIT is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. We’re known for our rigorous, unique, and adaptable academic programming, experiential learning opportunities, academic and industry partnerships, and commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. While our pedagogical mission is to prepare our students for professional excellence in design and business, our broader ethos is to foster creativity, inspire leadership, impart a global perspective, and educate students to embrace inclusiveness, commit to sustainability, and engage with community. We encourage students, scholars, teachers, and industry colleagues to cross traditional boundaries of both geography and disciplines. Together we strive to develop innovative design and strategic business solutions that will upend the status quo, create personal and professional opportunity, and have a lasting and sustainable global impact.