Open laptops during a discussion: Regent University, Virginia Beach, offers a graphic design minor online.

Minor – Graphic Design

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 15

Students choosing the Minor in Graphic Design must take 15 credits from the following:

DSGN 110 Design Applications & Industry (3)
DSGN 130 Image Manipulation (3)
DSGN 200 Digital Photography (3)
DSGN 300 Graphic Symbolism (3)
DSGN 305 Web Design (3)
DSGN 425 Publication Design (3)

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Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
DSGN 110	Design Applications & Industry	3	Provides a comprehensive introduction to the hardware systems, design applications and industry practice for graphic design. The lectures and class demonstrations cover the basic techniques and processes of graphic design. Basic fundamentals of professional practice, including: systems, processes, common documents; OSHA guidelines; legal issues pertinent to the creative professions; budgeting; project management: marketing will be introduced.
DSGN 130	Image Manipulation	3	Introduces basic knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop. Students learn the terminologies, concepts, methods and techniques in image manipulation. These skills will be used as a tool for analyzing and creating various images for design. Prerequisites: DSGN 110, DSGN 120, DSGN 121.
DSGN 200	Digital Photography	3	Introduces the techniques for taking digital photography, editing and manipulating photos in Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw. Focuses on photographic effects and techniques used as tools for analyzing and creating various images to be used in design.
DSGN 300	Graphic Symbolism	3	Explores the idea of the iconography in graphic design. Logos and other symbolic images are examined in historic and cultural contexts. Various types of logos explored. Emphasis will be on visually representing appropriate forms as graphic symbols. Prerequisite: DSGN 210.
DSGN 305	Web Design	3	Basic understanding of web design concept, process and techniques. Introduces basic web design using HTML and CSS. Planning and designing effective web pages; implementing web pages by writing HTML and CSS code; enhancing web pages with appropriate design elements; and producing a functional, multi-page website. Prerequisite: DSGN 210.
DSGN 425	Publication Design	3	Investigates the underlying principles of publication design, a mainstay in the study of graphic design, including hierarchy, grid, page layout, typography, sequence and pagination, and digital publishing. Explore concepts, technologies and practices in various areas of publication designs. Prerequisites: DSGN 210 and DSGN 220.

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Traditional Campus Program

ANIM100	Fundamentals of Animation	$200
ANIM103	Introduction to Digital Art	$200
ANIM112	Fund/2D Comp. Based Animation	$200
ANIM115	Intro to Sound & Motion Graphics	$200
ANIM121	Fundamentals of Design	$200
ANIM203	Introduction to 3-D Animation	$200
ANIM210	Writing for Animation	$70
ANIM213	CharactDesign/Rigging/Anim	$200
ANIM218	Adv 2-D Comp Anim Tech	$200
ANIM222	The Art of the Storyboard	$200
ANIM310	Business Planning for Media	$70
ANIM314	Adv 3-D Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM340	History of Animation	$70
ANIM400	Portfolio Preparation	$200
ANIM413	Motion Graphics for Film & TV	$200
ANIM415	Animation in 3D	$200
ANIM450	Special Effects Film/Video	$200
ANIM480	Production Practicum	$200
ANIM489	Animation Workshop	$200
ANIM495	Internship	$70
ANIM496	Culminating Project	$200
ARTA120	Introduction to Drawing	$70
ARTA121	Fundamentals of Design	$200
ARTA201	Comparative Anatomy & Figure Drawing	$200
ARTA312	3-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA320	Painting 1	$200
ARTA401	Advanced Drawing	$200
BIOL101	Intro to Bio w/Lab	$70
BIOL121	General Biology I	$70
BIOL122	General Biology II	$70
BIOL201	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	$70
BIOL202	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	$70
BIOL321	General Microbiology	$200
BIOL421	Immunology	$200
BUSN470	Strategic Management	$50
CHEM121	General Chemistry I	$70
CHEM122	General Chemistry II	$70
CHEM221	Organic Chemistry I	$70
CHEM222	Organic Chemistry II	$70
CHEM421	Biochemistry	$200
CRJU460	Senior Research/CrimJus	$30
CTVU129	Fundamentals of Production	$200
CTVU246	Cinematography	$200
CTVU256	Fundamentals/Post Production	$200
CTVU258	Sound Design	$200
CTVU310	Screenwriting	$200
CTVU327	Film Producing	$200
CTVU350	Fundamentals of TV Production	$200
CTVU370	Editing	$200
CTVU427	Film Producing	$200
CTVU480	Production Practicum	$200
CTVU495	Internship	$70
CTVU496	Senior Project	$200
ENGL485	English Senior Seminar	$40
GENE100	Making of the Christian Mind	$75
GENE402	Making of the Christian Leader	$75
GOVT493	Senior Sem in Government	$30
HIST207	Western Civilization I	$25
HIST401	Historiography & Research Meth	$30
MATH440	History of Mathematics	$25
MUSI347	Sight Reading/Musical Performa	$70
MUSI348	Ensemble Performance	$70
MUSI380	Voice Practicum	$70
NSCI270	Natur/Sci/Ethics w/ Laboratory	$70
NSCI499	Thesis Research and Writing	$70
PHYS221	General Physics I	$70
PHYS222	General Physics II	$70
THEU105	Stagecraft	$200
THEU132	Basic Acting 1	$200
THEU181	Pract/TheatreProd:Costume	$70
THEU221	Movement for the Stage	$200
THEU 227	Makeup for the Theatre	$200
THEU232	Basic Acting 2	$200
THEU234	Voice/Diction for Stage 1	$200
THEU251	Improvisation	$200
THEU312	Stage Combat	$200
THEU323	Principles of Theatre Design	$200
THEU324	Stage & Theatre Management	$70
THEU330	Screen Acting 1	$200
THEU337	Voice/Diction for Stage 2	$200
THEU375	SpTp: Playwriting	$60 (fees vary per section)
THEU380	Voice Practicum	$70
THEU402	Modern Drama	$70
THEU405	Theatre History 1	$70
THEU406	Theatre History 2	$70
THEU420	Performance Studio	$70
THEU496	Portfolio	$70
UED480A	Practicum I	$70
UED480B	Practicum II	$70
UED495	Field Experience/Student Teach	$200

Evening and Online Program

ACCT472	Advanced Accounting II	$50
ANIM115	Intro to Sound & Motion Graphics	$200
ANIM121	Fundamentals of Design	$70
BUSN470	Strategic Management	$50
CRJU460	Senior Research/CrimJus	$30
CTVU480	Production Practicum	$70
CTVU495	Internship	$70
ENGL485	English Senior Seminar	$40
GENE100	Making of the Christian Mind	$75
GENE402	Making of the Christian Leader	$75
GOVT493	Senior Sem in Government	$30
HIST401	Historiography & Research Meth	$30

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