2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Robert Busch School of Design

Linda O'Shea, Chairperson

Email: loshea@kean.edu

 

BFA Graphic Design

Faculty contact: Prof. Sahil Patel

Email: psahil@kean.edu

 

Industrial Design

Faculty contact: Prof. Efe Kutuk

Email: efkutuk@kean.edu

 

Interior Design

Faculty contactact: Prof. MJ Divino

Email: mdivino@kean.edu

 

Advertising

Faculty Contact: Prof. Robin Landa

Email: rlanda@kean.edu

The School of Design offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Advertising, Graphic Design, Graphic and in Interior Design, and the Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID).

The BFA and BID degrees offer intensive professional study for students seeking careers in design. Emphasis is placed upon creativity and function in designing products, environments, and visually communicating messages.

A portfolio review along with admission to the University, is required for acceptance into the BFA and BID programs. Information regarding the portfolio requirement may be obtained from The School of Design (908) 737-4740. Students enrolled in the BFA and BID programs are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in major requirements to continue in the program and to receive the degree.

The BFA and BID programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Interior Design program is also accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

For more information, please see http://www.kean.edu/academics/robert-busch-school-design

All incoming freshman and transfer students are required to purchase, maintain, and equip a laptop computer for use in design courses. See the specific requirements on the Robert Busch School of Design website or request directions from design@kean.edu.

For more information, please see http://www.design.kean.edu