College of Communication and InformationSchool of Visual Communication Design
www.kent.edu/vcd
About This Program
The Design minor complements a variety of majors by offering students a broad foundation in design principles, processes, and applications. Students learn to approach challenges by solving problems through the lens of design, applying creative and analytical thinking to a range of contexts. Coursework in typography, imagery, form, and context fosters the ability to communicate across diverse media. Students gain knowledge of design theory, history, and ethics, equipping them with critical frameworks for understanding visual culture and making thoughtful, responsible design decisions.
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Program Delivery
Admission Requirements
Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
To declare the Design minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Evaluate and understand design processes, artifacts and practice.
- Create and apply design principles, processes and applications.
- Evaluate and analyze design artifacts.
- Provide feedback and assess design work from two levels; informative and functional capabilities, design aesthetic and principles.
- Reflect on the impact of ethical practices in design and design history.
