Minor, Graphic Design

Graphic Design Minor Requirements

The Graphic Design Minor is designed for students majoring in non-BA Design Studies degree. If you are majoring in BA Design Studies, you cannot also minor in graphic design.

You must have a 3.0 All College GPA or above to declare a graphic design minor.

To earn a graphic design minor, you must complete the coursework (21 units):*

Minor Preparation (6 units)
Complete One Course From:
ANI 11 - Illustration Fundamentals I 3 unit(s) (ART 24 will also be accepted for transfer students)
DSID 21 - Visualization I 3 unit(s)
DSIT 10 - Sketching, Drawing + Modeling 3 unit(s)

Complete One Course From:
ARTH 70A - Art History, Prehistoric to Medieval 3 unit(s) (C1)
ARTH 70B - Art History, Renaissance to Modern 3 unit(s) (C1)
ARTH 70C - Arts of Asia 3 unit(s) (C1)
(Highly Recommend Students take ARTH 70B)

Minor Requirements (15 units)
DSGD 63 - Fundamental Graphic Visualization 3 unit(s)
DSGD 83 - Digital Applications: Basics 3 unit(s)
DSGD 99 - Introduction to Typography 3 unit(s)
DSGD 100 - Visual Communication & Process (Fall only) 3 unit(s)
DSGD 104 - Introduction to Graphic Design (Spring only) 3 unit(s)

*You must earn a combined cumulative GPA of 2.0 (β€œC”) or above in all graphic design minor courses

Important Notes:

  • Although lower-division courses can be taken at a California Community College, 6 units must be completed at San Jose State University.
  • At least 12 units of minor coursework must be completely distinct and separate from your major’s course requirements (). Courses in support or preparation of the major may be included in the minor.

See the latest GD Minor form [pdf], and contact the design office to sign up for the minor.