Minor in Visual Communication
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.
It is possible for a Minor in Visual Communication to also Major or Minor in Art History or Studio Arts. The Department policy is that a maximum of three courses can count towards both the major and the minor, or a double minor, in Fine Arts.
A total of 18 credit hours are required for the minor in Visual Communication.
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