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Graphic Design Minor
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15 Credits
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Become a better visual communicator with the graphic design minor. You will receive a strong fundamental knowledge of industry standards, technologies, and terminologies, as well as develop your creative thinking and problem-solving skills, increasing your marketability as a candidate in the job market.
Why Minor in Graphic Design at New York Tech?
Graphic design is a vital skill across various industries, from digital arts and media production to business and engineering. At New York Tech, our minor in graphic design equips you with the visual communication strategies, digital manipulation skills, and industry knowledge necessary to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
With a focus on enhancing communication through sophisticated and engaging visual formats, our program covers essential aspects such as animated graphics, typography, color palettes, and layout design. These skills are crucial for creating impactful social media content, effective web platforms, and memorable user experiences.
The rise of technologies like augmented reality and rapid prototyping offers new avenues for innovation. Through the HIVE (Home of Innovation, Visualization, and Exploration), you’ll have access to advanced visualization tools that push the boundaries of design and creativity.
Our curriculum is tailored to provide you with practical, career-oriented education. You’ll learn to:
- Apply principles of visual organization in your field.
- Present visual content effectively and aesthetically.
- Generate media that explores, develops, and refines communications.
- Demonstrate a diverse skill set required in an evolving creative work environment.
Open to all majors and requiring no portfolio for entry, the Minor in Graphic Design consists of 15 credits, including four core courses and one elective. You can also substitute courses from other New York Tech majors with approval, ensuring flexibility in your education path.
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Program Details
Learn how to add the Graphic Design Minor.
· Fill out and sign the application form.
· Bring the signed copy for review and signature to:
Christine Kerigan, located in 16 W. 61st St., room 916, or scan and email to ckerigan@nyit.edu.
· Bring the completed form to the Office of the Registrar.
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Elevate your career with the creative and technical expertise provided by a New York Tech graphic design minor.