Graphic Design

The Graphic Design minor is suggested for any student whose future endeavors may involve the creation or implementation of visual communications. Demand for Graphic Design skills continue to grow as students find graphic information and visual thinking increasingly important in an expanding variety of fields. The graphic design minor would complement the traditional art major, as well as several other majors (such as Business, Communication, Computer Science and Interior Design), minors (including Marketing, Fashion Design and others), and intended career trajectories (such as those hoping to work in advertising and public relations). This minor provides the skill set needed in visual communication and the tools to contribute and work with information/marketing campaigns and creative professionals. Coursework will help students develop exceptional skills and the ability to verbalize creative ideas on a variety of platforms, and the minor will also prepare students for internships and entry- level positions in the field of graphic design, business, communications, arts organizations, social services and other flourishing fields. Areas of study within the minor may include corporate design/branding, editorial design, advertising, book design, package design, digital media packaging, wayfinding/information design and web design. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, creative problem- solving, and technical proficiency in both traditional and interactive media. Students must maintain a C average or better in the minor.