Design Studies (Minor)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Design Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department:  Art and Design
Academic Plan Code(s): DESTMINOR

Program Requirements

Admission to the minor in Art requires students to be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

Required Courses
DES 111Lab: InDesign1.5
DES 112Lab: Photoshop1.5
DES 113Lab: Illustrator1.5
DES 114Lab: After Effects1.5
DES 122Principles of Graphic Design3
DES 311Lab: Maker Spaces1.5
DES 313Human Experience in Design1.5
Elective Courses9
Choose 9 credits from the following list:
DES 105
Foundation 2-D Design
DES 106
Foundation 3-D Design
DES 107
Foundation Drawing
DES 301
History of Graphic Design
DES 319
Special Topics in Design
DES 321
Principles of Typography
DES 341
Principles of Interaction Design
DES 342
Interactive Prototypes
DES 343
Motion Design
DES 381
Principles of Product Design
DES 382
Consumer Product Design
Minimum Total Hours21

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.