Graphic Design Minor immerses students in the indispensable and expansive field of Graphic Design. Students participate in critically engaged studio classes to develop their own viewpoint and practice, while creating books, posters, websites, campaigns, identities, and conceptual propositions using the considered interplay of text and image. A dynamic curriculum empowers students to creatively solve problems, propose alternatives, and work collaboratively to address the communication challenges of today. This minor includes courses designed to familiarize students with graphic design principles, skills, and professional practices, as well as an Art History course intended to provide a historical and theoretical understanding of the field. Graphic Design minors may participate in the Communication Arts Department's senior show on a case-by-case basis with approval from Department Chair.
Eligibility
The Graphic Design minor is open to students majoring in Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Game and Entertainment Design, Illustration, Product Design, and Toy Design. Because of their major curricular requirements Environmental Design majors will only be approved to enroll on a case- by-case basis. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Graphic Design minors may participate in the Communication Arts Department’s senior show on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.
Requirements
Students select courses based on guidance from the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor Area Heads and Academic Advisors and must follow prerequisites when applicable. Can be 5 studio courses or 4 studio courses + 1 LAS course. For the full list of courses that will count for this minor, along with recommended courses to take first, see the Minors Course Lists on the Registration page of the Dashboard (my.otis.edu). Students are advised to take minor classes in place of studio electives (or in place of one LAS elective), or for majors without electives by taking one extra class in each of 5 semesters spread out between sophomore and senior year.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Graphic Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog and the Academic Advising Nest.
Download one of the following PDFs to see how the Graphic Design minor fits into your
chosen major:
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2020-21 (class of
2024):
Graphic Design Minor Academic Plan 20-21
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of
2025):
Graphic Design Minor Academic Plan 21-22
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2022-23 (class of
2026):
Graphic Design Minor Info Sheet 2022-23 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 20223-24 (class of
2027):
Graphic Design Minor Info Sheet 2023-24 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.