The DLSU-D Bachelor of Science in Graphics Design and Multimedia (BSGDM) program is a dynamic and fast-paced dimension that blends science, art, technology and insight in a manner that encourage individual creativity while instilling a healthy respect for the realistic limitations of the marketplace and the broadening horizons of the media landscape.
Bachelor of Multimedia Arts
The DLSU-D Bachelor of Science in Graphics Design and Multimedia (BSGDM) program is a dynamic and fast-paced dimension that blends science, art, technology, and insight in a manner that encourages individual creativity while instilling a healthy respect for the realistic limitations of the marketplace and the broadening horizons of the media landscape.
Combining intensive laboratory work and various arts, this program is intended for students who have an affinity for visual expression and a desire to find a place for themselves in the fast-paced worlds of graphic design, whether their interests are in creating publications, advertising, packaging, public relations, corporate communications or entertainment vehicles.
The Graphic Design and Multimedia covers core skills in communications, programming, and graphic design, combined with digital media and the internet. It is a mix of IT and audiovisual arts and offers students course cycles in computer graphics, 2D and 3D animation, video production and digital photography, and digital sound engineering. The graduates of this program might pursue a career as professionals in the fields of web designing, art directing, print designing, animating, advertising, and illustrating.
First Year
- Elements and Principle of Design Lec
- Elements and Principle of Design Lab
- Art History 1 (Survey of Western Art)
- Drawing 1 Lec
- Drawing 1 Lab
- Typography and Layout 1 Lec
- Typography and Layout 1 Lab
- Understanding the Self
- Mga Babasahin hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas
- Math in the Modern World
- Physical Fitness & Self-testing Activity
- Towards One Goal: Social Transformation
- Our Christian Faith and Lasallian Identity
- English in a Lasallian Context
- Introduction to DLSU-D
- Color Theory Lec
- Color Theory Lab
- Art History 2 (Survey of Asian Art)
- Drawing 2 Lec
- Drawing 2 Lab
- Typography and Layout 2 Lec
- Typography and Layout 2 Lab
- English for Purposive Communication
- Diskurso sa Filipino
- Science, Technology and Society
- Individual-Dual Sports/Dance
- Community Service by Focus
- Programs: Health, Education, Livelihood, Pastoral and Self-Governance (HELPS)
- Christian Discipleship in the Modern World
- Career Path Towards Success
Second Year
- History of Philippine Art
- Introduction to Multimedia Arts
- Materials and Presentation Techniques Lec
- Materials and Presentation Techniques Lab
- Intermediate Computer Graphics 1 Lec
- Intermediate Computer Graphics 1 Lab
- Digital Photography 1 Lec
- Digital Photography 1 Lab
- Design Theory and Methods
- Advertising Principles and Practices
- Pagsasaling Teknikal sa Larangang Akademiko
- Swimming
- Christian Commitment in Contemporary Society
- History of Graphic Design
- Writing for New Media
- 2D Animation Lec
- 2D Animation Lab
- Advanced Computer Graphics Lec
- Advanced Computer Graphics Lab
- Digital Photography 2 Lec
- Digital Photography 2 Lab
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Art Appreciation
- Ethics
- Team Sports
- The Catholic Social Teaching and Our Social Responsibility
Third Year
- Business Ventures in Multimedia
- 3D Modelling Lec
- 3D Modelling Lab
- Digital Sound Production Lec
- Digital Sound Production Lab
- Multimedia Publishing Lec
- Multimedia Publishing Lab
- Fundamentals in Film and Video Production Lec
- Fundamentals in Film and Video Production Lab
- The Contemporary World
- Technical Writing
- Focus Elective 1: Writing for Film and Television
- Free Elective 1: Art and Design Management
- Professional Ethics
- 3D Animation Lec
- 3D Animation Lab
- Multimedia Tour and Seminars
- Multimedia Tour and Seminars (Field)
- Post Production Techniques Lec
- Post Production Techniques Lab
- Interactive Media Design Lec
- Interactive Media Design Lab
- Research Methods
- Kursong Rizal
- Focus Elective 2: Music and Sound Recording Lec
- Focus Elective 2: Music and Sound Recording Lab
- Free Elective 2: Cinematography Lec
- Free Elective 2: Cinematography Lab
Fourth Year
- Technopreneurship
- Thesis/Capstone Project 1
- Portfolio Preparation and Exhibit Design
- Portfolio Preparation and Exhibit
- Design (Field)
- Classic Literatures of the World
- Kultura at Sosyedad sa Talatakayang Filipino
- Focus Elective 3: New Media and Culture
- Thesis/Capstone Project 2
- On-the-Job Training
- Literatures of the World and its effect to the development
College Freshmen
- An applicant who has completed Senior High School and has not taken any college course, or
- An applicant who has completed equivalent Secondary Education from any school abroad and has not taken any college course, or
- A passer of Alternative Learning System (ALS) with certification of eligibility to be admitted to college.
College Transferee
- An applicant who has taken college programs or units not more than 75% of his/her curriculum in other CHED recognized colleges or universities, or
- An applicant who has taken college programs or units not more than 75% of his/her curriculum in colleges or universities abroad, OR
- An applicant who has taken vocational or any special training in recognized colleges or universities abroad, OR
- An applicant who has officially enrolled in any degree or certificate programs after High School.
Second Course Taker
- An applicant who has completed any college degree from any CHEd recognized college or university, or
- An applicant who has completed any college degree from college or university abroad.
Freshmen
The College conforms to the institutional policies for admitting freshmen. Particularly for BS Architecture, freshman applicants should pass the skills assessment interview that would be conducted by the Department Chair.
Shiftees
A student who intends to shift to any of the programs of the College should have a GPA of at least 80% (or 2.0 in the numerical grading system) and pass the interview and qualifying examination conducted by the Dean/Chair or his/her designate.
Transferees
Applicants should pass the interview conducted by the Dean of the College and the college entrance test administered by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office, and meet other requirements that may be set by the college. A transferee shall be placed on probation for one semester. If he/she performs well in academics and manifests satisfactory behavior, transferees would be considered "regular status" the following semester.
Standard Policy and Requirements for Shiftees and Transferees
A shiftee/transferee from other colleges and/or universities may be qualified for Admissions to any of the programs offered by the Engineering Department of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology provided that:
- There is an available slot.
- He is of good moral character.
- He has not taken more than 50% of the total number of units of his respective course from another college.
- He should have at least a GPA of 2.00 or its equivalent from other universities.
- He should pass the interview and the qualifying examination conducted by the respective program coordinator.
- He should pass the college entrance test administered by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office.
- He should be placed under the PROBATIONARY STATUS for one year. A waiver provided by the CEAT should be signed by the student and his/her guardian prior to enrollment.
Crediting of Subjects
- All major subjects taken from other universities with the same number of units and description with the program offered by CEAT will be credited provided that the university from which they have enrolled to is at least a Level 2 accredited school.
- Major subjects taken from a non-level 2 accredited schools will be credited only if the transferee passed the verifying examination given by respective program coordinator for each major subject to be credited.
Leave of Absence
- A student who could not enroll in the current semester should file a leave of absence with the Office of the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology. The application for LOA must be endorsed to the respective program coordinator and the Department Chair by the respective adviser.
- A student who failed to file a leave of absence will be given PROBATIONARY STATUS for one year upon his return; that is if there is still an available slot.
Grade Point average (GPA) requirement and allowable failure
First to Second Year | Second to Third Year | Fourth Year (with only 48 academic units left before graduation) |
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GPA Requirement (including summer term) | At least 1.75 | At least 1.50 | (immunity status) |
Maximum Allowable Failure | One (1) subject in one semester | Two (2) subjects in one semester | - |
- Commitment of major offense as stipulated in the Student Handbook
- Three consecutive failures in any Major and cognate subjects
- Accumulation of more than 24 units failing grades
- Non-participation in the required collegiate or university activities