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Design IV: Capstone

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles , United States
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USD 925
Start Date
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Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
11 weeks
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Degree
Courses
Major
Digital Arts | Graphic Design | Visual Communications
Area of study
Arts
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 925
About Program

Program Overview

Program Overview

The Design Communication Arts program is a comprehensive course of study that prepares students for a career in graphic design. The program is designed to help students develop their visual literacy and think like a designer, while also providing them with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in a professional setting.


Program Details

The Design Communication Arts program includes a capstone course, portfolio reviews, mentorship, and internship opportunities. The program is designed to help students ignite their creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design.


Course Description

The Design IV: Capstone course is a thesis-oriented capstone course that allows Design Communication Arts students to put all they've learned into action to tackle real-world design projects in the civic realm. The course emphasizes public presentation, collaboration, observation, research, and problem-solving skills.


Course Schedule

The course is typically available in the Fall and Spring, and the duration is as few as 11 weeks. The course is offered in a live online format, and the cost starts at $925.00.


Spring 2026 Schedule

The Spring 2026 schedule for the course is as follows:


  • Date: March 31 - June 9
  • Time: Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
  • Instructor: John Beach
  • Format: Live Online
  • Fee: $925.00

Summer 2026 Schedule

The Summer 2026 schedule for the course is as follows:


  • Date: June 23 - September 1
  • Time: Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
  • Instructor: John Beach
  • Format: In Person
  • Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
  • Fee: $925.00

Program Requirements

The prerequisites for the Design IV: Capstone course are all core design courses or departmental approval.


What You Can Learn

In this course, you can learn to:


  • Experience a class that functions as closely to a studio/agency environment as possible
  • Work as a team to isolate a design problem in the civic realm
  • Research and develop a brand's opportunities, including interviewing stakeholders
  • Identify and articulate brand strategy and goals
  • Build design assets and deliverables to communicate the brand positioning
  • Refine skills in brainstorming, researching, and group critique

About the Course

The Design IV: Capstone course is a thesis-oriented capstone course that allows Design Communication Arts students to put all they've learned into action to tackle real-world design projects in the civic realm. The course emphasizes public presentation, collaboration, observation, research, and problem-solving skills.


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