Graphic and Information Design, Minor

Graphic design makes messages and meaning using visual form and the integration of text and image. It often has a persuasive intention and uses rules of visual composition, form, and pattern to enable storytelling or to create attention and an ambience for consideration. Information design focuses on visualizing concepts and data to enhance human understanding of complex and vital knowledge.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified. Any prerequisites should be taken before registering for 2000-level courses and above.

A student pursuing this minor must complete a minimum of four (4) courses exclusive to this minor beyond the courses required for the student’s declared major(s), minor(s), or PlusOne.

Requirements for Non–Art and Design Majors

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
ARTF 1220	Elements of Visual Composition (with optional ARTF 1221)	2
ARTG 1270 and ARTG 1271	Design: Process + Practices and Studio for Design: Process + Practices	4
ARTG 1290 and ARTG 1291	Typographic Systems and Studio for Typographic Systems	4
Electives
Complete two of the following:		6-8
ARTD 3000	Topics in Media Arts
ARTE 3901	Art and Design Special Topics
ARTF 1240 and ARTF 1241	Making with Video, Sound, and Animation and Making with Video, Sound, and Animation Tools
ARTG 2242	Information Design Principles
ARTG 2252	Graphic Design Principles
ARTG 3350	Typography 2
ARTG 3452	Topics In Graphic Design Inquiry
ARTG 5000	Topics in Design
ARTH 2215	History of Graphic Design

Requirements for Art and Design Majors

Note: This minor is not open to students pursuing the BFA in design program or any design combined major.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
ARTG 1270 and ARTG 1271	Design: Process + Practices and Studio for Design: Process + Practices	4
ARTG 1290 and ARTG 1291	Typographic Systems and Studio for Typographic Systems	4
Electives
Complete three of the following:		12
ARTD 3000	Topics in Media Arts
ARTE 3901	Art and Design Special Topics
ARTG 2252	Graphic Design Principles
ARTG 3250	Physical Computing
ARTG 3350	Typography 2
ARTG 3450	Graphic Design 2
ARTG 3460	Identity and Brand Design
ARTG 4554	Typography 3
ARTG 4555	Graphic Design Synthesis
ARTG 5000	Topics in Design
ARTH 2215	History of Graphic Design

GPA Requirement

2.500 GPA required in the minor