Graphic Design (Minor)

Design shapes the way we interact with the world around us. The same skills that designers use working with clients can also be used to “move” people—for more powerful communication, or to create social change. This minor is a way for you to gain fundamental graphic design techniques working with typography and visual systems for a range of technology. You will also gain core skills in ideation, critical evaluation, and revision that you can take into a broad range of careers. A minor in graphic design will give you a general understanding of the broad possibilities within design and help you learn to speak the language of design for fruitful collaboration. Course highlights: Signs + Symbols, Typography, Culture + Audience, Brand + Marketing. Requirements: 15 credits, Students minoring in Graphic Design will be required to take at minimum three courses in Graphic Design at the 200 level including:  ● GD245 Typography I  ● GD241Design Studio I, part 1: Signs and Symbols  ● GD242 Design Studio I, part 2: Psychology of Seeing  ● plus two other courses at the 200, 300, or 400 level.