Minor in Graphic Design

The graphic design minor combines historical knowledge of the design discipline with contemporary problem-solving technical skills. Students gain in-depth experience using industry-standard computer software while acquiring an understanding of graphic design principles and formats. The graphic design minor serves as an excellent complement to many majors, including marketing, business administration, and communication studies. This minor better prepares students for their future careers by offering them marketable skills, enabling them to become more viable in today's competitive job market. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the Art major.

Core Courses (12 credits)
Credits
ARTS 1800
Two-Dimensional Design (ARTS 1800 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 2190
Introduction to Graphic Design (ARTS 2190 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 3190
Idea Visualization for Graphic Design (ARTS 3190 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 3650
Typography (ARTS 3650 / Credits: 3 )
3
Elective Courses (choose 6 credits from the following)
Credits
ARTS 3200
Digital Photographic Design (ARTS 3200 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 3750
Printmaking (ARTS 3750 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 4190
Advanced Principles and Practices in Graphic Design (ARTS 4190 / Credits: 3 )
3
COMM 3900
Web, Mobile and Interactive Design for Communication (COMM 3900 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 4500
Professional Print Design (ARTS 4500 / Credits: 3 )
3
ARTS 4900
Special Topics in the Arts (ARTS 4900 / Credits: 3 )
3

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.

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