University of Indianapolis – College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Experience Design (EXD)
Bachelor of Arts or Science
EXD
updated 05/12
Experience Design Major
Core Curriculum (18/19 hours) [also Experience Design Minor requirements]
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EXD
EXD
EXD
EXD
EXD
ART
101
250
251
450
490
101
Introduction to Experience Design (3)
For-Profit Experience Design(3)
Non-Profit Experience Design (3)
Experience Design Internship (2) or one additional EXD class (3)
Senior Capstone Portfolio (1)
Introduction to Computer for Artists (3)
and choose one of the following:
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COMM
COMM
COMM
COMM
COMM
118
119
232
321
322
Studio Production (3)
Audio & Field Production (3)
Oral Interpretation (3)
Public Relations Principles (3)
Public Relations Methods (3) *prerequisite COMM 321
For the major, add twelve hours from one of the following three tracks:
Design Track
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ART
ART
ART
COMM
THE
THE
THE
THE
EXD
EXD
120
140
170
314
221
222
223
134
450
480
Two-Dimensional Art (3)
Three-Dimensional Art (3)
Introduction to Visual Communication Design (3)*prerequisite ART 101, ART 120
Communication Technology (3)
Scene Design (3) or *
Lighting Design (3) *
Costume Design (3) or
Make-up Design (3)
Internship in Experience Design (3 hours may apply toward this track)
Special Topics in Experience Design (3)
Research and Development Track
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ANTH
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ANTH
ANTH
BADM
ENGL
EXD
EXD
EXD
100
370
375
475
332
489
472
450
480
Cultural Anthropology (3)
Archeology Lab Methods (4) or
Archeology Field Methods (3)
Anthropology Seminar: Ethnography (3)*prerequisite ANTH 100
Research/Writing /Project Management (3)*prerequisite ENGL 101, COMP 150
Writing for Nonprofit Organizations (3)*prerequisite ENGL 101, ENGL 102
Experience Design Theory and Methods (3)
Internship in Experience Design (3 hours may apply toward this track)
Special Topics in Experience Design (3)
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Management Track
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BADM
332
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FIN
210
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MKTG
290
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MGT
234
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MGT
281
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COMM
312
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COMM
420
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MATH
220
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EXD
450
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EXD
480
Research/Writing/Project Management (3)
Finance (3)
Marketing (3)
Organizational Behavior (3)
Management (3)
Sports Media (3)
Media Management (3)
Elementary Statistics (4)*prerequisite MATH 150, 180, or 190
Internship in Experience Design (3 hours may apply toward this track)
Special Topics in Experience Design (3)
A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Experience Design
major.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree requires a minimum of 124 hours.
This program may require attendance in both day and extended program classes.
See the College of Arts & Sciences General Education Core Guide/Bachelor of Arts and Science for
additional course requirements.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Experience Design major and its requirements,
contact Samantha Meigs, Director of Experience Design, (788-3250, Good Hall, Room 222)