Graphic Design

Minimum number of credits to complete the minor: 26

Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Visual and Performing Arts

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The minor is designed for you to gain valuable skills, understand history, and critically engage you with knowledge of the professional design industry.

Minor Requirements

The minor consists of a minimum of seven courses. No more than two courses from another major or minor may count towards completion of the minor.

Core Courses

Complete the following five Core courses:

DES 1230 - Design for Tomorrow: Principles, Practices, and Perspectives Credits: 4
DES 2820 - Elements of Graphic Design Credits: 4
DES 2830 - Graphic Design Studio Credits: 4
DES 2840 - Visual Storytelling Credits: 4
DES 3850 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 4

Required Electives

Choose two Graphic Design studio or related electives from the following

ART 2220 - Illustration Credits: 4
ART 3450 - Basic Digital Photography Credits: 4
COM 2801 - Communication and Society Credits: 4
DES 2850 - Videography Credits: 4
DES 3830 - Visual Web Design Credits: 4
DES 3840 - Motion Design Credits: 4
DES 3860 - UX Design Credits: 4
DES 4930 - Special Topics in Graphic Design Credits: 2 - 8 credits
DES 4950 - Senior Portfolio: Graphic Design Credits: 4
DSE 2001 - Creating Information Graphics Credits: 4
MKT 3400 - Social Media Marketing Credits: 4