Overview
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Why Minor in Graphic Arts / Graphic Design at PBA?
Develop creativity, visual communication, and design skills through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Graphic Arts / Graphic Design minor. Students build technical and artistic abilities while creating portfolio-quality work that complements majors across business, communication, technology, and the arts.
- Founded in Christ: Express creativity through a Christ-centered approach to art, design, and visual communication.
- Creative Portfolio: Build a professional portfolio through studio projects in graphic design, typography, digital media, and visual communication.
- Professional Design Skills: Develop practical skills in color theory, typography, user experience, and digital design using industry-standard tools.
- Career Flexibility: Complement virtually any major with creative and technical design skills valued across marketing, technology, media, business, and freelance careers.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Graphic Arts / Graphic Design minor develop artistic, technical, and visual communication skills while exploring both traditional and digital design.
Students learn to:
- Apply principles of art and design
- Develop drawing and visual communication skills
- Create digital graphics and graphic design projects
- Understand typography and layout
- Explore user experience and multimedia design
- Build creative portfolio pieces through studio coursework
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework
Graphic Arts / Graphic Design students benefit from collaborative studio spaces, digital design technology, and creative learning environments within PBA’s College of the Arts. Students develop artistic and technical skills while building professional portfolios through studio coursework, creative projects, and hands-on design experiences.

Common Major Pairings
A Graphic Arts / Graphic Design minor complements majors that benefit from creativity, visual communication, and digital media skills. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.