Graphic Design Minor
Explore your creative side and discover new ways to present your artistic ideas.
Make your art education stand out with a minor in Graphic Design.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 1-2 years
- Credit hours:
- 21
Why minor in Graphic Design?
A minor in Graphic Design at UND provides the flexibility you need to experiment and the skills you need to thrive.
The only program in the state that teaches web design and letterpress design, our program is accredited by the NASAD in affiliation with AIGA. It combines an intense focus in graphic design with studies in areas such as:
- Drawing and painting
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Jewelry and metalsmithing
In the studio, the classroom and beyond, you'll develop your eye as an artist and find opportunities to showcase your talent.
What majors pair well with a Graphic Design minor?
Complementing a Graphic Design minor with specific majors can enrich your creative abilities and open doors to diverse career paths. Alternatively, you can delve deeper into the realm of design with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Here are some bachelor's degrees that meld well with a Graphic Design minor:
- Communication Degree: With a strong understanding of communication principles, you can excel in visual communication roles such as graphic design for marketing campaigns, corporate communications, or multimedia storytelling.
- Computer Science Degree: This combination can lead to opportunities in web design, user interface (UI) design, and interactive media development. You could create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for websites, applications, and digital platforms.
- Entrepreneurship Degree: With an Entrepreneurship degree, you can leverage your graphic design skills to start your own design studio, freelance business, or digital marketing agency. This combination equips you with the business acumen and creative expertise to launch and manage successful ventures in the design industry.
- Journalism Degree: If you have an interest in visual storytelling, combining graphic design with journalism can lead to roles in multimedia journalism, data visualization, and infographics. You could create compelling visual narratives to accompany written articles or reports, making complex information more accessible to audiences.
- Marketing Degree: By combining graphic design with marketing, you can specialize in advertising, branding, and digital marketing. Your skills in visual communication can help in creating impactful marketing materials, brand identities, and digital content to engage audiences effectively.