Graphic Design Program

The Graphic Design Program at Westminster University

The Graphic Design minor at Westminster University gives you the creative tools and industry-standard skills to bring visual ideas to life. You'll graduate with the skills to create brand designs, tell stories online, or support a business or nonprofit with compelling visuals.

You’ll learn to think like a designer, work like a professional, and create visually rich pieces for print and digital media. Through hands-on projects and exposure to real-world tools, you’ll leave with a polished portfolio and the confidence to take on design work in almost any industry.

Who the Graphic Design Program Is For

This minor is ideal for students who want to enhance their major with creative design skills. The program is a great fit for students studying:

• Marketing or communications
• Business
• Art or media
• Theatre
• Computer science or web development
• A customized major

What You'll Learn in the Graphic Design Program

Throughout the Graphic Design minor, you’ll gain practical and conceptual skills that translate directly to the creative workforce, including:

• Design principles and layout techniques for print and digital formats
• Visual storytelling and idea development
• Proficiency with industry-standard software (like Adobe Creative Suite)
• Interpreting and delivering a client brief
• Ethical and historical design perspectives
• Building a professional portfolio

Sample Graphic Design courses

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Graphic Design Program Plan of Study

 The minor typically includes a combination of foundational and advanced courses in design. Students will need to maintain a 2.3 GPA in minor coursework to complete the program.

What are the Key Benefits of the Graphic Design Program?

• Real-world skills
• Versatile applications
• Creative storytelling
• Career-ready confidence