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, media design, radio, video and animation.

Leadership

Amy Bautz, M.F.A., Department of Fine and Performing Arts

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 interdisciplinary minor is designed to provide students with the tools, skills and theory to create and evaluate visual communication in various media as preparation for professional and academic opportunities. 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.