Minor in Graphic Design

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The Graphic Design minor requires 18 hours (6 courses). Three courses are predetermined with three others selected from a list of electives.

Minor in Graphic Design
Required Courses
ARTS 2313Foundations In Digital Art3
ARTS 2323Principles Of Graphic Design3
ARTS 3322Typography3
Select three of the following:9
Graphic Design In Context
Corporate Identity Design
Graphic Design Production
Web Site Development
Design History
Advanced Typographic Design
Interactive Design
Total Hours18

Notes 

The Minor in Graphic Design is designed to provide students with a general understanding of typography, the use of image and color, concept development, software skills, and the language of graphic design.  

BA Art majors may not minor in Graphic Design.

Prerequisites: ARTS 1313, ARTS 1314, and ARTS 1315, W.A.S.H. (Workshop in Art Studio and History), are listed as prerequisites for the courses in the minor; however, the W.A.S.H. prerequisites will be waived for minors in Graphic Design.  Minors in Graphic Design will have these prerequisites waived upon meeting with a departmental advisor.  In addition, portfolio reviews that are required for majors are not required for minors.  A Graphic Design minor may not, however, declare a major in Graphic Design without approval of the chair and completion of the BFA prerequisites and portfolio reviews.