Visual Communication Minor

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The signature minor in Visual Communication will prepare students to design content for print and web platforms as well as mobile devices.  Graphic Design and Mass Communication courses attract students from various majors, as there are overlapping features.  A minor in Visual Communication, regardless of major, encourages the power to think conceptually and apply technical skills in various forms of design while also building analytical and marketing skills.  Graphic Design courses taken in the signature minor will provide students with an understanding of design processes, principles, and typography.  Projects will focus on branding, packaging, and time-based design media.  Mass Communication courses outlined in the signature minor will provide students with an understanding of media production, content creation, and strategies for advertising and marketing. 

Requirements for a Minor in Visual Communication - 18 semester hours

Art

Choose one course from:

• ART 1333 - Computers for Artists 3
• ART 2013 - Photography I 3

Choose two courses from:

• ART 1333 - Computers for Artists 3
• ART 2013 - Photography I 3
• ART 2713 - Graphic Design I 3
• ART 3013 - Photography II 3
• ART 3703 - Graphic Design II 3
• ART 3713 - Graphic Design III 3
• ART 4703 - Graphic Design IV 3

Mass Communication

Choose three courses from:

• MCOM 2403 - Social Media 3
• MCOM 2833 - Web Site Design 3
• MCOM 3103 - Photojournalism 3
• MCOM 3223 - Advertising 3
• MCOM 3253 - Publication Design 3
• MCOM 3313 - Foundations in Media Production 3
• MCOM 3613 - Field and Studio Media Production 3
• MCOM 3823 - Creation of the Advertising Message 3
• MCOM 4163 - Newspaper Practicum 3 semester hours
• MCOM 4183 - Internship 3 semester hours
• MCOM 4423 - Emerging Media 3