The Communication Design minor provides you with an opportunity to explore your particular interests in web design, interactive media design and traditional graphic design. You will first take a one-unit ProSeminar course to begin the program. You will then take one lower-division course and three upper-division courses that fulfill minor Learning Outcomes (LOs).

The Communication Design minor provides high-quality educational opportunities to all CSUMB students who want a deeper understanding of information technology and digital content development in order to enhance their learning experiences and career opportunities.

The Communication Design minor provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge of web, visual and interactive media design into your major coursework. It provides high-quality educational opportunities to all CSUMB students who want a deeper understanding of information technology and digital content development in order to make informed contributions to their community using computer technology.

Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following:

Complete two of the following courses (after you work with an advisor in CST 301: Prosem:Minors&Certificates to design the learning experience):

Learning Outcomes

LO 0 Individual Learning Plan

Students produce an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) that aligns professional and academic interests with the minor pathway.

LO 1 Fundamental Design Tools

Students use professional-level media design tools for the creation of digital content.

LO 2 Aesthetics and Design Principles

Students apply fundamental graphic design principles to create digital content that communicates a specific message to an audience.

LO 3 Communication Design Techniques

Students design static and dynamic digital content using advanced design techniques and tools, and illustrate advanced knowledge of interactivity, usability and aesthetics.