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Graphic and Information Design, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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        • Art, BA
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        • Media Arts, BFA
        • Studio Art, BFA
        • Behavioral Neuroscience and Design, BS
        • Business Administration and Design, BS
        • Computer Science and Design, BS
        • Computer Science and Game Development, BS
        • Computer Science and Media Arts, BS
        • Communication Studies and Graphic and Information Design, BA
        • English and Graphic and Information Design, BA
        • Game Art and Animation, BFA
        • Architectural Studies and Design, BS
        • Game Design and Music with Concentration in Music Technology, BS
        • Graphic and Information Design and Mathematics, BS
        • Journalism and Interaction Design, BS
        • Media and Screen Studies and Media Arts, BA
        • Media Arts and Communication Studies, BA
        • Theatre and Interaction Design, BA
        • Theatre and Interaction Design, BS
        • Mechanical Engineering and Design, BSME
        • Animation, Minor
        • Art, Minor
        • Art History, Minor
        • Creative Computing, Minor
        • Creative Fabrication, Minor
        • Experience Design, Minor
        • Game Art, Minor
        • Game Design, Minor
        • Graphic and Information Design, Minor
        • Immersive Media, Minor
        • Interaction Design, Minor
        • Photography, Minor
        • Photojournalism, Minor
        • Video Arts, Minor
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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 1122Color and Composition (with optional ARTF 1123 )4
ARTG 1250Design Process Context and Systems4
ARTG 2250Typography 1 (with optional ARTG 2251 )4
Electives
Complete two of the following:8
ARTE 3901
Art and Design Special Topics
ARTF 2220
Movement and Time (with optional ARTF 2221 )
ARTH 2215
History of Graphic Design
ARTG 2252
Graphic Design 1
ARTG 3350
Typography 2
ARTG 3450
Graphic Design 2
ARTG 3451
Information Design 1

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 1250Design Process Context and Systems4
ARTG 2250Typography 1 (with optional ARTG 2251 )4
Electives
Complete three of the following:12
ARTG 2252
Graphic Design 1
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
ARTH 2215
History of Graphic Design
ARTE 3901
Art and Design Special Topics

GPA Requirement

2.500 GPA required in the minor

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