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, web design, radio, video and animation.
Leadership
Amy Bautz, M.F.A., Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Ringo Jones, M.F.A., Department of Communication
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 program is designed so the aesthetic judgment and understanding acquired in the studio art coursework and the technical facility and analytical processes learned in the communication and English coursework can be focused on discovering innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions to the specific problems inherent in the visual communication process.
This combination of attributes equips students to produce and address the products of visual communication as both artistic artifacts and technical instruments. 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 | |
CMM 2550 | Photojournalism | |
CMM 2510 | Video Production and Design | |
CMM 3120 | Media Scriptwriting | |
CMM 3510 | Studio Production | |
CMM 3520 | Sports Documentary | |
CMM 4810 | Digital Storytelling | |
CMM 4910 | Internship | |
ART 2500 | Computer Art I | |
ART 3500 | Computer Art II | |
ART 3700 | Graphic Design II | |
ART 3750 | Introduction to Web Design | |
ART 4500 | Computer Art Studio | |
ART 4700 | Graphic Design Studio | |
| 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 | |
CMM 2550 | Photojournalism | |
CMM 2510 | Video Production and Design | |
CMM 3120 | Media Scriptwriting | |
CMM 3510 | Studio Production | |
CMM 3520 | Sports Documentary | |
CMM 4810 | Digital Storytelling | |
CMM 4910 | Internship | |
ART 2500 | Computer Art I | |
ART 3500 | Computer Art II | |
ART 3700 | Graphic Design II | |
ART 3750 | Introduction to Web Design | |
ART 4500 | Computer Art Studio | |
ART 4700 | Graphic Design Studio | |
| 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 | |
CMM 2550 | Photojournalism | |
CMM 2510 | Video Production and Design | |
CMM 3120 | Media Scriptwriting | |
CMM 3510 | Studio Production | |
CMM 3520 | Sports Documentary | |
CMM 4810 | Digital Storytelling | |
CMM 4910 | Internship | |
ART 2500 | Computer Art I | |
ART 3500 | Computer Art II | |
ART 3700 | Graphic Design II | |
ART 3750 | Introduction to Web Design | |
ART 4500 | Computer Art Studio | |
ART 4700 | Graphic Design Studio | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Continuation Standards
A student must maintain a GPA in coursework for the minor in visual communication of at least 2.00.