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The Graphic Design minor is 18 credits total, with four necessary core courses.
*Students with a declared Graphic Design concentration are ineligible to declare the Graphic Design Minor
Apply problem solving, communication, and creativity with a Minor in Graphic Design. Learn to move from concept to creation and critical thinking skills through our arts based Graphic Design minor that has a collaborative and interdisciplinary application across multiple majors.
Minor Requirements
Core Credits: 12.00
| This course introduces students to the fundamentals of studio art through the study of artistic elements, color theory, media, and techniques. Students will build foundation skills, as well as the beginning of a portfolio, through hands-on practice and assignments. The course will include lecture, projects, critique, and gallery/museum visits. They will be prepared to readily translate this knowledge in future studio art and graphic design courses. Required of all art majors. (Lab fee) credits: | Art Foundations | 3 |
| This course offers an introduction to Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Students will learn to use these applications through the creation of content relevant to fields of design, art, marketing, and communications. credits: | Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud -X | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Graphic Design sets the framework for the graphic design concentration. This course introduces students to the graphic design profession, including fundamentals of publication design, digital illustration, packaging design, and animation. Students will also enhance conceptual and technical skills as required in the field. (lab fee) Prerequisite: ART 103 (or ART105) and ART140 credits: | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| This course serves as an introduction to the history of graphic design from the dawn of writing until today, including the history of typography, printing, advertising, and technique. Students will be introduced to significant developments in the history of design situated within social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. credits: | Graphic Design History | 3 |
Required Electives - 6 Credits
| This course introduces students to creative photography as a method of visual communication. While experimenting with manual camera controls through both film and digital processes, students explore methods of imaginative and meaningful image-making. Additionally, students develop skills in composition, sequencing, and preparing files for print.manipulation. (Lab fee) credits: | Introduction to Photography -X | 3 |
| Explores the use of graphic design in a variety of publishing situations. Students are required to apply their design skill and knowledge in the production of sophisticated printed pieces. Students are expected to develop an advanced level of ability in computer assisted design. Students also begin production on their formal professional portfolio. (Lab fee) Prerequisite: ART 202 credits: | Publication Design | 3 |
| This course explores the use of graphic design from a three-dimensional perspective. Upon course completion, students will be able to identify key elements of packaging composition, production, and output. Also discussed are best practices to marketing research, target audiences, and how user experience (UX) can impact the packaging design process. Prerequisite: ART103 (or ART105), ART140, and ART202 credits: | Packaging Design | 3 |
| This course is designed to instruct the student in the proper design and analysis of website development. Students will learn the basics of HTMl, CSS, website portals, content management systems, web hosting and domain name construction. A final project will require the student to maintain a website, host and domain name. Although there is no textbook associated with the class, students will be required to purchase a web hosting package of approximately $70. This will allow the student to develop a website for the class. credits: | Website Development | 3 |