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 4 foundation courses plus any 2 elective courses.

Foundation Courses:
ART 190Fundamentals of Graphic Design3
COM 372Web Design & Development3
ART 290Typography: Design Letterform3
ART 390Commercial Design3
Elective Courses:6
Digital Photography I
Image Manipulation: Photoshop
Commercial Photography
Experimental Digital Photo
Design for Mobile Web &Tablet
Design Studio: Work w/ Clients
Visual Design
Social Media & Communty Engmnt
Non-Profit Communications
Special Topics/ Com&Digi Media
Food Marketing Communication
International Food Marketing
Principles of Marketing
Integrated Mktg Communications
Consumer & Buyer Behavior
MKT Communications
Advertising
Entertainment Marketing
Sports Marketing
Total Hours18