Ignite Your Creativity with a Graphic Design Minor—Transform Ideas into Impactful Visuals

The Graphic Design Minor is an excellent opportunity for non-art majors who want to enhance their creative skills or deepen their appreciation for the field of graphic design. This minor allows students to explore the principles of design while complementing their primary area of study.

To earn the minor, students are required to complete 18 credit hours within the Art Department, ensuring a focused and structured approach to their education. Throughout the program, students will work closely with the Art Department Chair or designated faculty members, who provide valuable guidance and mentorship, helping students navigate their coursework and tailor their experience to their interests.

The curriculum covers essential areas such as design fundamentals, computer graphics, and typography, providing students with a solid foundation in graphic design principles and techniques. By engaging in hands-on projects and collaborative assignments, students will develop practical skills that are highly applicable in various fields. Whether you’re looking to incorporate graphic design into your career or simply wish to enrich your understanding of visual communication, the Graphic Design Minor offers a comprehensive and engaging pathway for creative exploration.

Program Highlights

  • Required courses - 18 credits
  • Gain a solid foundation in graphic design
  • Advisement provided by the Art Department Chair or designated faculty

Course Requirements

Program Description

The Graphic Design Minor program is intended for non-art majors who choose to develop skills or an appreciation of graphic design. Students who wish to minor in graphic design are required to take 18 credit hours within the Art Department. Advisement for the courses to be taken in the minor should be by the Art Department Chair or other designated faculty.

Required Courses (15 credits)
Additional Requirements (3 credits)

 

What Can You Do with a Graphic Design Minor?

With a Graphic Design Minor, you can:

  • Apply skills in graphic design, web design, or digital media
  • Develop visual content for marketing and advertising
  • Create graphics for publications, social media, or entertainment
  • Offer design services independently or as a consultant
Student working on a MAC computer in a graphic design class.

Dower Center Studios

Located in Dower 142 and 166, our cutting-edge graphic design studios each offer 1,200 square feet and 20 iMacs. Engage in graphic design with our state-of-the-art tools, including an Epson color printer, two 3D printers, Silhouette cutting machines, and multiple flat-bed scanners.

Dower Center Studios

Student Graphic Design Projects

Dower 166 and 142 Computer Studios with students at computer stations.

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