Graphic Design

Faculty

• Erin Coleman Serrano (Chair)

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Program Goals

• To learn basic layout and design principles and to use a broad range of industry-standard software applications in applying those principles to the production of quality communication pieces for print and digital media.
• To demonstrate visual storytelling skills through brainstorming, ideation, and visualization.
• To craft a visual narrative in a variety of media and deliverable formats for print, production, image/video, and web.
• To learn to effectively interpret, deliver, and present a design brief for a client or audience.
• To analyze and evaluate the historical and ethical contexts within which graphic design professionals operate.

Objectives

The Graphic Design minor focuses on the development of skills in visual storytelling through personal expression in print and web media, design elements and principles, and competency in designing with industry standard apps.

The program is designed to give students the conceptual and technical skills needed to produce professional quality design deliverables for clients and employers in the Graphic Design industry such as photo, video, branding, and illustration for publication design, web, or social media content. This academic minor is ideal for any students seeking entry into a graphic design career.

Program Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3 in all courses required for the minor.

Graphic Design Minor