2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Design

The Minor in Design provides students with an opportunity to learn about perceptual, conceptual and technical skills needed in the field of graphic design. Students will learn about studio habits, image-making, visual research, typography and the history of modern design. Coursework spans across both screen and print technologies.

Requirements

Required Courses (6 credits)

IDESN 1270Language of Design

3

IDESN 2220Typography I

3

Electives (6 credits)

Choose TWO:
IDESN 1300Design Workshop

3

IDESN 1400Introduction to Interactivity

3

IDESN 3200Typography II

3

IDESN 3510Visual Communication I

3

Electives (3 credits)

Choose ONE:
IAHIS 1190Design Thinking & Research

3

IAHIS 1210Art of the Western World II

3

IAHIS 2750Digital Culture

3

IAHIS 2100History of Modern Design

3

Program Notes

For further information about this minor please contact Heather Shaw, Chair of Design, at 617.349.8066 or hshaw3@lesley.edu.  To declare this as your minor complete a Request for Change of School or Program form and submit it to the Registrar’s office University Hall, Porter Square.  You are responsible for determining how the change in program affects your educational plans.