Design, Minor

The Design Minor is a six-credit program available to undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, Wharton and the School of Nursing. This minor introduces students to a broad range of design disciplines and methodologies with the ability to take multiple classes in one area of study.

Core Studio Requirements1
Art, Design and Digital Culture 1
Integrative Design Studio Requirements2
Select two of the following:
Introduction to Design
Art of the web: Interactive Concepts for Art & Design
Graphic Design I: Creative Technologies
Procedural Design Systems for Virtual Environments
Environmental Animation
Graphic Design II
Immersive Media Studio
Embodied Interfaces for Immersion
Pixel to Print
Biological Design
Functions for Form and Material
Interfacing Cultures: Designing for Mobile, Web and Public Media
User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
Artificial Intelligence in Art: Redefining Creativity in the 21st Century
History & Theory Requirements1
Select one of the following:
1 Seminar in Design (DSGN 3000-3999)
OR - 1 Seminar in Fine Arts (FNAR 3000-FNAR 3999)
Design Elective2
Select two electives from the following categories:
Design Studio Electives (DSGN 0000-2999)
OR - Fine Arts Studio Electives (FNAR 0000-2999)
Total Course Units6
1

Course fulfills a College of Arts and Sciences sector requirement (Sector IV: Humanities and Social Sciences).


The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.