Graphic Design Minor
Minor Overview
Students interested in graphic design as a career or looking to complement a major area of study can benefit from this minor, which provides a foundation of layout, typography and color, along with relevant software skills and the language of graphic design. Electives include digital photography, color theory and web design.
Application review does not guarantee admission. Spots are limited. Applications will open in January and close in March for Fall 2026 admission.
Curriculum
Three (3) Required Courses; Seven (7) Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 104 | Intro to Graphic Design | 1 |
| ARTS 303 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 304 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
Three (3) Elective Courses; Nine (9) Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 103 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 210 | Intro to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 255 | Typography | 3 |
| ARTS 342 | History of Graphic Design | 3 * Limited offerings currently |
| ARTS 353 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ARTS 356 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| VIST 374 | Multimedia Design and Development | 3 * Limited offerings currently |
| ARTS 403 | Graphic Design III | 3 * Currently only offered in the spring semester |
| ARTS 455 | Experimental Typography | 3 * Limited offerings currently |
| VIST 474 | Designing for the Web | 3 * Currently only offered in the fall semester |
Must make a grade of C or better in each course.
Requirements
- 3.25 GPA requirement
- Less than 70 credit hours
- A 10-image portfolio is required.
- Application does not guarantee admission.
- Admission will be competitive
The student’s home college/school/department may grant, with agreement from the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, transfer credit of no more than six credit hours. Transfer credit will not be accepted for any 300 or 400 level courses. To be awarded the minor in graphic design and receive transcript recognition, students must maintain a “C” average or better in all courses completed as part of the minor in graphic design.
Additional portfolio information: A portfolio with 10 works is required. A URL must be submitted with the application — this can be a website and/or a collection of images (via Google and/or Dropbox). Your portfolio may include fine art, graphic design work and/or any other medium of artistic works. Previous artworks are acceptable.
Advising
Johnna Lee serves as the minor advisor for the college. Reach out to her with questions or concerns about your degree plan and the minor in graphic design. Her email is johnna2018@tamu.edu
Email Jill Honeycutt, senior associate program director, at jhoneycutt@tamu.edu with your completed application and/or questions about the minor in graphic design.