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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARTF 1122 | Color and Composition (with optional ARTF 1123 ) | 4 |
| ARTG 1250 | Design Process Context and Systems | 4 |
| ARTG 2250 | Typography 1 (with optional ARTG 2251 ) | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Art and Design Special Topics | ||
| Movement and Time (with optional ARTF 2221 ) | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Graphic Design 1 | ||
| Typography 2 | ||
| Graphic Design 2 | ||
| 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARTG 1250 | Design Process Context and Systems | 4 |
| ARTG 2250 | Typography 1 (with optional ARTG 2251 ) | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete three of the following: | 12 | |
| Graphic Design 1 | ||
| Physical Computing | ||
| Typography 2 | ||
| Graphic Design 2 | ||
| Identity and Brand Design | ||
| Typography 3 | ||
| Graphic Design Synthesis | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Art and Design Special Topics | ||
GPA Requirement
2.500 GPA required in the minor