Minor in Design Studies

APU’s design studies minor helps students develop creative ways of thinking about visual communication.

18 units

Requirements

Core Courses
DSGN 115Using Digital Media in a Visual World 13
DSGN 281Graphic Design I3
Electives12
Select 12 units from the following:
DSGN 258
History of Graphic Design and Illustration
DSGN 282
Digital Design I
DSGN 383
Graphic Design II
DSGN 384
Digital Design II
DSGN 385
Graphic Design III
DSGN 386
Multimedia I
DSGN 446
Graphic Design Processes
DSGN 481
Graphic Design IV
DSGN 495
Special Topics in Design
ART 354
History of Ancient Art and Architecture 1
ART 361
History of Early Christian and Medieval Art and Architecture 1
ART 362
History of Renaissance to Rococo Art and Architecture 1
ART 356
Writing 3: History of Modern Art and Architecture 2
ART 357
History of Contemporary Art and Architecture 1
ART 359
Women In Art
Total Units18
1

Meets the General Education Humanities: Fine Arts requirement.

2

Meets the General Education Writing 3 Requirement

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
  1. General Knowledge and Essential Skills: Design work that demonstrates fluency with visual vocabulary, principles, composition, and excellence in craft and technical skills, developed with familiarity with professional standards, contemporary issues, and technological developments in design.
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  2. Inquiry, Research, and Critical Thinking: Construct innovative design solutions that result in measurable outcomes, through research, conceptualization, and synthesis of information, and using narrative devices and visual metaphor.
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  3. Visual and Written Articulation: Communicate effectively through written and oral presentations that demonstrate proficiency in the aesthetic, practical, and technical aspects of ideation, production, and criticism of design solutions.
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  4. Cultural Literacy and Sensitivity: Articulate, critique, and apply the historic, social, and theoretical contexts of visual communication by demonstrating knowledge and sensitivity towards diverse audiences and points of view.
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  5. Faith Integration: Demonstrate a sense of responsibility and ethical awareness as they evaluate design and developments in the field of design in light of a Christian worldview.