CSUSB to continue in-person campus operations with some modifications for outdoor activities.

Dear Campus Community:

Our thoughts are with the families and community members impacted by the recent fires in our area. We recognize how difficult this time is for everyone at CSUSB and want you to know that your safety is our highest priority. We are working closely with local emergency services to stay informed and ensure the well-being of our entire community.

At this time, the CSUSB San Bernardino campus is not currently included in evacuation orders or warnings issued by CALFIRE for the Line Fire that started in Highland on Thursday. However, due to the ongoing fire situation in Highland and the Mountain Communities, the following modifications will be made to campus operations for Monday, September 9th:

  • In-person instruction and business operations will continue as normal
  • Building air handling systems will be modified to limit outdoor air to reduce the circulation of smoke and ash inside of campus buildings.
  • Outdoor activity classes, athletic practices, and other planned outdoor activities will be moved indoors or rescheduled. Students should check with faculty or event organizers for additional information.

Campus leadership will continue to monitor the situation and make operational adjustments as required to ensure the safety of our campus community.  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you or someone you know needs support during this challenging time.

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Design

Program Overview

Our BFA in Design program offers concentrations in Interface Design (formerly known as graphic design), 3D (modelling and animation), Motion Design (motion graphics, video editing, augmented reality and virtual reality), as well as Marketing (following our long tradition of collaborating with the Department of Marketing on campus). The BFA in Design is typically a 5-year program, offering students the chance to research a self-directed design proposal and culminating in a presentation or exhibition.

We also offer a low-unit major in design, the BA in Design Studies, giving students an opportunity to tailor their coursework to their specific interests or to more easily double major in studio art, art history, or any other major on campus.

Design majors are trained on state-of-the-art equipment in synergy with courses in branding, advertising, marketing, and communications. Students also receive training in typography, application and website design, and time-based media. All of this combined with newer design areas, such as VR/AR, UX/UI, and digital fabrication prepare our students to be multi-faceted designers with a broad range of skills and experience to meet the needs of a changing creative environment. Our programs prepare students to participate fully in the design industry of today- both in traditional media and in cyberspace.