Graphic Design Studies Minor

Graphic Design Studies is open to students from any discipline across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville interested in enhancing their major field of study with an understanding of graphic design. Students will receive a broad introduction to concepts, processes, modes of visual communication, and the influence of design in today’s world without the intensive, studio-driven experience of the major. The 3 required lecture-based core classes couple with a selection of classes from across several colleges that allow further focus within the minor.

Students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and be a declared major outside of the School of Design in order to undertake the minor. Application to the minor is available via the online minor form for the College of Architecture and Design.

Students must successfully complete the following requirements (15 hours).

Minor Requirements:

GRDS 150 - The Idea of Design 3 Credit Hours *
GRDS 330 - The Art of Presentation Design 3 Credit Hours
GRDS 331 - The Art of Identity Design 3 Credit Hours

Select Two Courses:

ADVT 250 - Advertising Principles 3 Credit Hours *
ARTN 231 - Non-Major Intro to Photography 3 Credit Hours *
ARTN 264 - Non-Major Intro to Screen Printing 3 Credit Hours
ARTN 291 - Non-Major Intro to Book Arts and Papermaking 3 Credit Hours *
CMST 201 - Introduction to Communication Studies 3 Credit Hours
CMST 210 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours *
ENGL 455 - Persuasive Writing 3 Credit Hours *
ENGL 466 - Writing, Layout, and Production of Technical Documents 3 Credit Hours
ENT 350 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours
ENT 375 - Introduction to Name, Image, and Likeness 3 Credit Hours
ENT 415 - Start-Overs as Start-Ups 3 Credit Hours
ENT 451 - New Venture Planning 3 Credit Hours
INSC 311 - User-Centered Design 3 Credit Hours
JMED 175 - Introduction to Journalism and Creative Media 3 Credit Hours
JMED 330 - Communication for Media 3 Credit Hours
LAR 423 - Visual Communication for Non-Designers 3 Credit Hours
PBRL 270 - Public Relations Principles 3 Credit Hours *
PSYC 314 - Cognitive Basis of Behavior 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 360 - Social Psychology 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 410 - Sensory Processes and Perception 3 Credit Hours
*Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .

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Graphic Design Studies Minor

Minor Requirements:

Select Two Courses: