COURSE CURRICULUM

The Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies: Design Management degree prepares students to work in leadership, coordination, and strategic roles within creative industries by combining design knowledge with management and communication skills. It is designed for students who want to understand both the creative process and the organizational systems that support it, making them capable of overseeing design projects from concept to completion. The program emphasizes how design functions within professional environments such as agencies, studios, corporations, and cultural institutions, where coordination, planning, and decision-making are essential. Students develop skills in managing creative workflows, communicating ideas effectively, and aligning design outcomes with organizational goals and client needs. Coursework in the program reflects this blend of creativity and management. Students take classes such as Digital Communication for Art and Creative Entrepreneurship, which focuses on using modern digital platforms to promote creative work and build professional opportunities in the arts and design industries. Seminar in Design Management provides in-depth discussion of leadership practices, project coordination, and real-world challenges in managing design teams and processes. The Design Management Integrative Capstone serves as a culminating project where students apply their knowledge to a comprehensive, real-world or research-based design management problem. Additional courses include Organizational Behavior, which explores how people and teams function within organizations and how leadership influences productivity and collaboration. Introduction to Communication Design teaches foundational principles of visual communication, including typography, layout, and message development, while Digital Tools and Technologies for Creative Practice equips students with practical skills in modern software and digital production methods used in creative industries. Overall, this degree prepares graduates for careers such as design project manager, creative coordinator, brand strategist, production manager, or roles in marketing and advertising, where both creative understanding and organizational leadership are essential for success in managing design-driven projects and teams.