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Minor in Graphic Design (385)


The Graphic Design minor is open to all students with an interest in graphic design. The minor pairs well with a BFA in Studio Art or any other Bachelor's Degree. The minor offers a survey of Graphic Design courses and would be great for any student who wants a better foundation in the Adobe Creative Suite, typography and layout, content creation of logos/visual identity, designing for digital content on screen, and basic web-design. 

A few examples of majors that can be paired with the Graphic Design Minor:

  • studio art
  • professional writing
  • marketing
  • advertising
  • journalism
  • broadcasting
  • film
  • entrepreneurship
  • biology

Introductory Courses (9 hours)

____ Art 130 2-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 105, (Ancient-Gothic) OR 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours

Graphic Design Requirements (6 hours)

____ Art 231 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 330 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours

Advanced Graphic Design Electives (9 hours)

Choose (3) advanced courses

____ Art 331 Visual Thinking 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 334 Graphic Design Survey 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 430 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 431 Illustration 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 433 Package Design 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 436 Electronic Illustration 3.0 Credit Hours

____ Art 438 Advanced Computer Graphics 3.0 Credit Hours

 

Total Credit Hours for Graphic Design Minor 24 Credit Hours

 


 

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 Last Modified 3/29/21