Total credits in the minor: 17
Prerequisites exist for many courses in the Communications Design Minor. At a minimum, you should successfully complete CST 101 Technology Tools or the equivalent before starting coursework for the minor.
You must achieve each of the Learning Outcomes designated below by successfully completing the listed courses or alternative assessment options.
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 Communications Design Techniques ~ students design static and dynamic digital content using advanced design techniques and tools, and illustrate advanced knowledge of interactivity, usability and aesthetics