设计是思想的视觉传达。Western的设计课程强调解决问题的过程，并鼓励学生在文化和设计之间以及他们作为视觉传达者的角色之间建立联系。在创建解决方案以将行业与受众以及他们自己与世界连接起来的过程中，学生将学习结合个人表达和批判性思维。Western的课程在课程规模和深度方面都是独一无二的。学生在课堂外有很多与老师一起工作的机会。西方的设计教职员工活跃于该行业，但在他们的活动中将教学放在首位。由于行业期望设计师在基于传统印刷的图形设计和交互设计（web / app）中都表现出流畅性，因此“设计”计划并未在其
In the course of their Dance studies, students will learn to understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about dance and related arts, while nurturing a physical and intellectual understanding of the language of movement that is reflective of and insightful toward the human condition.<br>The BFA degree in Dance is a selective program that supports exceptional students interested in pursuing a professional career as a performer or choreographer. BFA students engage in numerous creative opportunities related to dance making and performing including working with guest artists and interdisciplinary collaborations. Coursework includes advanced study of contemporary technique, dance science, somatics, dance history, arts activism and pedagogy.