Minor in Graphic Design
The 16-credit hour minor in graphic design provides a specialization in the field of graphic design offered by the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts.
Applications are due on Oct. 11 for Spring 2024 enrollment. Application review does not guarantee admission. Enrollment is limited.
Email complete application PDF to Jill Honeycutt at jhoneycutt@tamu.edu.
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 342 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTS 353 | Color Theory | 3 |
| VIST 374 | Multimedia Design and Development | 3 |
| ARTS 403 | Graphic Design III *Currently only offered in the spring semester | 3 |
| VIST 474 | Designing for the Web *Currently only offered in the fall semester | 3 |
Must make a grade of C or better in each course.
Requirements
- 3.25 GPA requirement
- Less than 70 credit hours
- A 10-15 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 School of Performance, Visualization & 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 10–15 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, photography, and/or any other medium of artistic works. Previous artworks are acceptable.
Apply
Students wishing to declare a minor in graphic design should consult with advisers in their home college/school/department. Advising will be done by student’s primary advisers.
Email Program Director Jill Honeycutt at jhoneycutt@tamu.edu with your completed application and/or questions about the minor in graphic design.