Graphic Arts / Graphic Design, Minor

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Student in non-art fields can complete 23 credit hours of foundational, studio, and elective courses to earn an undergraduate minor in graphic arts and graphic design.

College of the Arts

West Palm Beach

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Overview

  • Degree Type: Minor
  • School: College of the Arts
  • Start Terms: Fall & Spring entry
  • Prerequisites: Declared Major
  • Total Credit Hours: 23 credit hours
  • Time to Complete: Varies
  • Program Format: On Campus
  • Experience: Graphic Design

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.

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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.

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  • Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • A declared undergraduate major
  • Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework

Admissions

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.

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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:

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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.

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Graphic Arts / Graphic Design, B.A.

Turn your curiosity into creations through the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design degree programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In an environment fuelled by Christ-centered wonder, experiment with form, discover possibilities, and prepare for a lifetime of imagination and progress.

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Graphic Arts / Graphic Design, B.F.A.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design, is a professional degree program, with the goal of post-graduation employment as its core guiding principle. This program provides a much more robust and comprehensive course of study, providing greater breadth and depth of information and experiences.

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Studio Art, Minor

Students who aren’t majoring in graphic design or art education can add an undergraduate minor in studio arts, blending 19 credit hours of foundation courses and electives. See more in the undergraduate catalog.