The core of this minor is graphics education and communication. In addition to courses in design, photography, visual literacy and digital imaging, this interdisciplinary minor includes optional courses in business, communication, journalism and architecture, allowing students to translate their design foundation in ways that are directly relevant to their career paths. The total number of units required for the minor is 24. This minor is designed to teach students how to communicate in two-dimensional space. Students learn how to conceptualize and visually render spatial relationships, incorporating color theory and composition with techniques of still life and figure drawing.
Course work offers a choice of classes in drawing, painting, visual literacy and art history.
The foundation this minor offers is appropriate for many majors and in all fields where visualization is a key element. There is an optional track for students interested in enhancing their drawing skills for a career or internship in the animation industry. The total number of units required for the minor is 32. This minor focuses on making, organizing and manipulating objects and their spatial relationships in a range of materials such as wood, fiberglass, clay, plaster, latex and metal. Course work includes choice of classes in sculpture, ceramics, visual literacy, public art, moldmaking and casting.