Policies

Nine credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.

This minor is not available to AVT graphic design concentration students. 

It is strongly recommended that non-AVT majors take AVT 110 Digital Design Studio (Mason Core) for Information Technology and Computing Mason Core requirement. AVT 110 is a prerequisites for all advanced design courses.

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course that is applied to the minor.

Banner Code: GD

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 15

Note: Students pursuing the Graphic Design minor are only responsible for the prerequisites required in the minor curriculum. Please contact the department for questions or issues when registering for classes.

Coursework

AVT 215Typography (Mason Core)3
AVT 311Graphic Design Methods and Principles3
AVT 313Publication Design3
or AVT 414 Brand Identity Design
AVT 318History of Graphic Design3
AVT 412Advanced Typography3
or AVT 416 Advertising Design
Total Credits15