Degrees and Requirements

Graphic Design Minor

The Graphic Design Minor will provide an introduction to the practice of graphic design with an emphasis on fundamental design principles, essential software knowledge and critical design thinking skills.  Students will be introduced to the history, theory and application graphic design through various social and market-based contexts. 

Students will learn to use the design process to approach problems with an applied skillset of research, exploration, and conceptual prototyping skills.  The graphic design minor will emphasize coursework that promotes the thoughtful exploration and application of design thinking and principles. 

Core classes develop a functional understanding of image-making, knowledge of the history and functionality of letters, and layout and composition skills. 

Students choose to complete their minor with either a traditional focus (sequence A)or a digital focus (sequence B).  Interior Design students must complete the minor with sequence C.

REQUIREMENTS:  To successfully complete the Graphic Design Minor students will complete a minimum of 18 credits, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor coursework. Laptop computer and Adobe Creative Suite Software, current version.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Minors must be completed within the student’s graduation timeline.
Students may not major and minor in the same department (e.g., graphic design majors may not declare a graphic design minor).
 

Summary of Requirements

Minor Required Courses: 9 credits

• GCDN1070

  GCDN1070
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

• GCDN1071

  GCDN1071
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1070

• GCDN2012

  GCDN2012
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1060 & GCDN1062 & GCDN1070 & GCDN1071

Sequence A & B: Minor Electives: 3 Credit - Choose one course:

• GCDN2016

  GCDN2016
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

• GCDN2038

  GCDN2038
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1023 & GCDN1070 & GCDN1071

• GCDN3046

  GCDN3046
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN3045

• GCDN3060

  GCDN3060
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

Sequence A: Traditional Focus: 6 credits

• GCDN2008

  GCDN2008
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1060 & GCDN1062 & GCDN1070 & GCDN1071

• GCDN2021

  GCDN2021
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1062 & GCDN1070 & GCDN2008 & GDCN2010 & GCDN2012

Sequence B: Digital Focus: 6 credits

• GCDN2029

  GCDN2029
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1070

• GCDN3045

  GCDN3045
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN2021

Sequence C: For Interior Design Majors: 9 credits

• GCDN2008

  GCDN2008
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1060 & GCDN1062 & GCDN1070 & GCDN1071

• GCDN2021

  GCDN2021
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1062 & GCDN1070 & GCDN2008 & GDCN2010 & GCDN2012

• GCDN3053

  GCDN3053
  

  Credits (Min/Max): /

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN2008 & GCDN2010 & GCDN2012 & GCDN2021