Visual Communication, Minor
Saint Louis University's visual communication interdisciplinary minor provides the theoretical framework and the technical facility for students to understand and manipulate visual elements effectively in a variety of communication modes, such as graphic design, media design, radio, video and animation.
Leadership
Amy Bautz, M.F.A., Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Curriculum Overview
The contributing departments for this program are the Department of Communication, the studio art program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and the Department of English. The interdisciplinary minor is designed to provide students with the tools, skills and theory to create and evaluate visual communication in various media as preparation for professional and academic opportunities. Students are encouraged to complete an internship as part of the minor.
Communication Majors
A minimum of 12 credits must be selected from designated studio art courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CMM 2500 | Media Lab | 1 |
| ART 2700 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 2500 | Computer Art I | 3 |
| ART 3700 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Photojournalism | ||
| Video Production and Design | ||
| Media Scriptwriting | ||
| Studio Production | ||
| Publication Design | ||
| Digital Storytelling | ||
| Internship | ||
| Computer Art I | ||
| Computer Art II | ||
| Graphic Design II | ||
| Computer Art Studio | ||
| Graphic Design Studio | ||
| New Media Writing | ||
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Studio Art Majors
A minimum of 13 credits must be selected from designated communication courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART 2700 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| CMM 2500 | Media Lab | 1 |
| CMM 2510 | Video Production and Design | 3 |
| CMM 4810 | Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Photojournalism | ||
| Video Production and Design | ||
| Media Scriptwriting | ||
| Studio Production | ||
| Publication Design | ||
| Digital Storytelling | ||
| Internship | ||
| Computer Art I | ||
| Computer Art II | ||
| Graphic Design II | ||
| Computer Art Studio | ||
| Graphic Design Studio | ||
| New Media Writing | ||
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Other Majors
A distribution of no less than six credits from each contributing discipline must be taken.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CMM 2400 | Media and Society | 3 |
| CMM 2500 | Media Lab | 1 |
| ART 2700 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 3700 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Photojournalism | ||
| Video Production and Design | ||
| Media Scriptwriting | ||
| Studio Production | ||
| Publication Design | ||
| Digital Storytelling | ||
| Internship | ||
| Computer Art I | ||
| Computer Art II | ||
| Graphic Design II | ||
| Computer Art Studio | ||
| Graphic Design Studio | ||
| New Media Writing | ||
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Continuation Standards
A student must maintain a GPA in coursework for the minor in visual communication of at least 2.00.