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Graphic Communications Minor
The minor in graphic communications complements study in such areas
as art history, management, education, English, museum studies and
theatre arts, for which an understanding of mass communication
techniques is often needed. The combination of the minor with a major in
many of these areas also can prepare students for careers in advertising,
printing, publications and public relations.
Students pursuing the minor gain a basic foundation in the field of
graphic communications through selected courses offered by the
Departments of Art and Art History, English, Management, Psychology,
and Sociology. The specific courses each student chooses to complete the
minor will depend on his or her interests and career goals. As part of the
minor program, at least one field experience in an area of
communications must be completed.
The minor in graphic communications is offered through the Committee
on Interdisciplinary and Non-Departmental Curricula.
Interested students should contact the coordinator of the program,
Assistant Professor of Art Cary Peppermint.
Graphic Communications Minor
Requirements for the minor in graphic communications: Seven
courses in the following areas:
Visual Arts: Three courses in art, distributed as follows:
111 or 112 Drawing and Two-Dimensional Design A or B (Art)
Two courses selected from:
213 Visual Communications I (Art)
216 Visual Communications II (Art)
241 Photography I (Art)
Writing: Two courses in English, from:
200 Business Writing (Engl)
205 Journalism (Engl)-offered yearly
210 Advanced Composition (Engl)
310 Creative Writing, Non-Fiction (Engl)
Social and Behavioral Sciences: An appropriate course as approved
by the program coordinator from one of the following departments:
management, psychology or sociology.
Field Experience: At least one credit of field experience in some area of
communications: advertising, public relations, newspaper or magazine
production, printing, broadcasting or other communications media. Can
be arranged as an internship or directed study. Consult the program
coordinator when selecting a field experience.
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