Graphic Design Minor
Visual communication is vital in the world today. The Graphic Design minor is a cross-disciplinary minor including the Art, Communications and Media Studies, and Marketing departments. Graphic design students develop skills in visual organization, information hierarchy, branding, and typography. They develop an understanding of principles of color and composition and analysis and idea generation using industry standard graphics software. Students also learn about problem solving and the role of design in society. The graphic design program at Saint Joseph’s also assists students secure internships that help secure employment after graduation.
Goal 1: To develop a visual awareness through analysis and creative work
Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to distinguish the design components.
Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to discuss the context of their design work.
Goal 2: To manifest their visual awareness in their own work
Outcome 2.1: Students will be able to produce a design portfolio.
Outcome 2.2: Discuss how their design work fits into a contemporary and historical context.
Students must take the four foundation courses plus any two elective courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses: | ||
| GDS 190 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GDS 290 | Typography I | 3 |
| GDS 292 | Typography II | 3 |
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| Commercial Design | ||
| Editorial Design | ||
| User Experience Design | ||
| Visual Identity and Branding | ||
| Elective Courses: | 6 | |
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Image Manipulation: Photoshop | ||
| 2D Animation | ||
| Commercial Photography | ||
| Experimental Digital Photo | ||
| Multimedia Storytelling I | ||
| Intro to Web Design | ||
| Media and Community Engagement | ||
| Non-Profit Communications | ||
| Food Marketing Communication | ||
| Brand Strategy | ||
| International Food Marketing | ||
| Digital & Social Media | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Portfolio & Professional Pract | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Integrated Mktg Communications | ||
| Consumer & Buyer Behavior | ||
| MKT Communications | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Music Marketing | ||
| Entertainment Marketing | ||
| Sports Marketing | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |