The Visual Communication minor is often added as a secondary focus of study in order to complement or enhance a student's major or chosen career path. Students may also choose to add the minor in order to pursue an area of interest without the responsibility of a major.

While the major is a comprehensive course of study, the minor in Visual Communication is intended to provide a breadth of knowledge. Visual Communication minors develop a base-level understanding of the field, including how to organize complex information in order to persuade, to entertain, and to educate a diverse audience.

Curriculum

A total of 18 credit hours are required for the minor in Visual Communication.  

Suggested Sequence of Courses 

The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework.  An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study.  Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.

Learning Outcomes  

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the role of visual communication in the culture at large
• An understanding of and experience in the variety of forms of visual communication from print to digital media, mastering the basics of visual form, color, typography, photography, layout, and interactive media
• Technical skills used to produce visual communication digitally and by hand
• Knowledge of key historical periods in the history of graphic design
• Skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication, visual literacy, and the conceptualization of self-developed projects
• Readiness for a career through a capstone project, an internship experience, and the preparation of a portfolio and related professional documents