Graphic Design Minor
Unleash your creativity and master visual storytelling with a Graphic Design Minor.
Dive into the dynamic world of visual communication with a Graphic Design Minor, where you'll learn to create compelling designs using digital tools and traditional techniques.
Develop your artistic skills and unleash your creativity while exploring concepts such as typography, layout, and branding.
Unique class topics in the Graphic Design minor:
- Introduction to Graphic Communications: Explore the principles and practices of graphic design, including visual communication theory and industry trends, through lectures, discussions, and hands-on projects.
- Illustration Software: Develop proficiency in digital illustration techniques using industry-standard software, mastering tools, and methods for creating dynamic and expressive visual compositions.
- Photo Editing Software: Acquire skills in digital image creation, manipulation, and enhancement, utilizing software tools for various media outputs.
- Graphic Design Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of graphic design principles, including color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy, while applying design concepts to create impactful and aesthetically pleasing graphics.
- Page Layout Software: Learn to design and organize content for print and digital media platforms using page layout software, incorporating text, images, and graphics to create professional-quality publications and marketing materials.
- Typography and Layout: Explore the art and science of typography, mastering typeface selection, typographic hierarchy, and layout techniques to effectively convey messages and evoke desired responses in graphic design projects.