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.

Studio Art Majors

A minimum of 13 credits must be selected from designated communication courses.

Other Majors

A distribution of no less than six credits from each contributing discipline must be taken.

Continuation Standards

A student must maintain a GPA in coursework for the minor in visual communication of at least 2.00.