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What is Graphic Design?
The minor in Graphic Design enables students to develop and enhance creative and critical thinking in the field of graphic design. Students apply technical skills to transform ideas into a variety of media and utilize visual communication to meet specific needs. The Graphic Design minor complements a variety of disciplines, as it pairs well with professional communication, marketing, and digital media.
Why study Graphic Design at UNH College of Professional Studies?
The Graphic Design minor is well-suited to students who have a passion for skills in artistry, design, visual communication, photography, and technology. It is a perfect complement to the fields of marketing, branding, and advertising. Graphic design is about so much more than software--our courses train students to think as problem-solvers, to identify problems or needs, and to devise design solutions that fulfill those needs or solve specific problems. Thinking creatively and strategically prepares our students for a variety of careers.
Potential Career Areas
- Web Developers
- Marketing Strategists
- Art Directors
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Graphic Designers
- Producers and Directors
- Photographers
- Film and Video Editors
- Desktop Publishers
- Prepress Technicians
Curriculum & Requirements
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 401 | Introduction to Drawing | 4 |
| or ART 515 | Digital Photography | |
| ART 512 | Fundamentals of Design | 4 |
| COM 545 | Digital Illustration | 4 |
| COM 665 | Media and Strategic Communication | 4 |
| COM 645 | Advanced Digital Illustration | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |