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 1270	Language of Design	3
IDESN 2220	Typography I	3

Electives (6 credits)

Choose TWO:

IDESN 1300	Design Workshop	3
IDESN 1400	Introduction to Interactivity	3
IDESN 3200	Typography II	3
IDESN 3510	Visual Communication I	3

Electives (3 credits)

Choose ONE:

IAHIS 1190	Design Thinking & Research	3
IAHIS 1210	Art of the Western World II	3
IAHIS 2750	Digital Culture	3
IAHIS 2100	History of Modern Design	3

Program Notes

For further information about this minor please contact Heather Shaw, Chair of Design, at 617.349.8066 or [e-mail].  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.