Minor in Design
Design plays an essential role across a wide range of industries and disciplines, shaping the objects, images, environments, and experiences that define everyday life. At the core of the curriculum are visual communication, creative problem-solving, and design thinking, which together balance aesthetics, analysis, and practical application. The minor introduces foundational design principles and historical context, while giving students the flexibility to pursue areas of design most relevant to their interests and academic fields.
The minor in design consists of a minimum of 15 Credits.
Foundation Courses:
Choose up to 9 credits from the following
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 111 | Communication in Art and Design - Traditional Media | 3 |
| AD 112 | Communication in Art and Design - Digital Media | 3 |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | 3 |
| AD 161 | History of Art And Design I | 3 |
| AD 162 | History of Art And Design II | 3 |
| AD 201 | Human Factors/Ergonomics | 3 |
| AD 261 | History of Architecture | 3 |
| DD 275 | Foundations of Game Design | 3 |
| ID 203 | Past, Present and Future of Design | 3 |
| ID 216 | Modeling and Prototyping | 3 |
| ID 217 | Modeling and Manufacturing | 3 |
| INT 221 | Building and Interior Systems I | 3 |
| INT 222 | Building and Interior Systems II | 3 |
| INT 223 | Structural Principles | 3 |
Upper-Level Courses:
Choose at least 6 credits from the following
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 325 | Entrepreneurship for Designers | 3 |
| AD 340 | Photography and Imaging | 3 |
| AD 490 | Special Topics | 3 |
| DD 301 | Acting Fundamentals for Animators | 3 |
| DD 303 | Foundations of Sound and Music | 3 |
| DD 320 | Robotics for Architects and Designers | 3 |
| DD 321 | Interactive and Reactive Environments | 3 |
| DD 403 | Digital Sound and Music | 3 |
| DD 415 | Web/Exhibit Development | 3 |
| DD 442 | Visual and Special Effects in Movies | 3 |
| DD 443 | 2-Dimensional Character Design | 3 |
| DD 444 | 3-Dimensional Character Devel | 3 |
| DD 449 | Imaginary Worlds in Motion Pictures | 3 |
| ID 301 | Industrial Design Specialization | 3 |
| ID 310 | Ethnographic and Marketing Research | 3 |
| ID 312 | Mechanics and Electronics | 3 |
| ID 340 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| ID 341 | Sustainable Materials and Processes | 3 |
| ID 370 | New Product Testing | 3 |
| ID 410 | Professional Practice and Ethics | 3 |
| INT 321 | Methods and Materials | 3 |
| INT 322 | Contract Documents | 3 |
| INT 350 | History of Furniture | 3 |
| INT 351 | Furniture Design | 3 |
