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Graphic and Digital Design extended minor

The Graphic and Digital Design extended minor may be paired with the Visual Arts major as part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, or with any other BFA extended minor as listed in the BFA section of the calendar. The Graphic and Digital Design extended minor offers stream options in Dynamic Media, Interactive Design, or Visual Identity. This section specifies the extended minor requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts section for information on additional requirements.

Lower-level requirements: 21 credits

1. GD 102 or AH 203
2. GD 154, GD 157, GD 159, and GD 161
3. 6 credits of 100- or 200-level GD courses
   
   For the Dynamic Media stream, choose GD 203.
   For the Interactive Design stream, choose GD 204.

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits

1. GD 317, GD 361, and GD 369
2. 6 credits of 300- or 400-level GD courses
   
   For the Dynamic Media stream, choose GD 303.
   For the Interactive Design stream, choose GD 358.
   For the Visual Identity stream, choose GD374 and GD375.

Stream options in Dynamic Media, Interactive Design, or Visual Identity.  

1. Dynamic Media: GD 203 and GD 303
   This option introduces motion graphics, video, kinetic typography, and character design for design projects and storytelling.
   
2. Interactive Design: GD 204 and GD 358
   The interactive design stream focuses on design for digital screens including websites, tablets, and mobile devices. Students are introduced to interface design, development, UX and content management.
   
3. Visual Identity: GD 374 and GD 375
   This option provides a foundation in the field of visual identity including logo design and the design of collateral. This stream also introduces packaging with an emphasis on innovation, environmental impact, and sustainability.

Graphic and Digital Design minor

The Graphic and Digital Design minor may be paired with the Visual Arts major as part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. This section specifies the minor requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts section for information on additional requirements.

Lower-level requirements: 12 credits

• GD 102 or AH 203
• Six credits of 100- or 200-level GD courses
• Three credits chosen from any 100- or 200-level GD courses or VA 113, VA 115, VA 117, VA 180, CIS 100, CIS 104, CIS 115, CIS 141, CIS 145, CIS 146, CIS 160, CIS 162, or CIS 165

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits

• 15 credits 300- or 400-level GD courses

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.

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