This degree is designed for students who wish to learn the techniques and practices of graphic design while attaining a minor in another discipline. Minors in general business, communication or marketing are recommended. An art minor may be earned with this major. Students may not double count courses that are applicable to both the graphic design major and the art minor. The required credits still must be earned from additional courses.

The visual arts curriculum includes art history and studio courses in?ceramics, graphic design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking,sculpture & two-and three-dimensional design. The Art Departmentoffers both a major and minor in art and graphic design. Students?receiving the B.A. in Visual Arts Education are eligible to apply for a?Michigan teaching license in visual arts education, and to pursue?teaching positions in K-12 education.

SVSU offers small class sizes, with currently over 300 majors, and?150 minors, and a teaching staff of 10 full time and 16 adjunct?faculty.