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Duluth Campus
Information Design MinorEnglish Linguistics and Writing Studies
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The information design minor gives students 1) knowledge and experience with information technologies from a liberal arts perspective; 2) practice in applying principles of rhetoric, design, cultural theory, ethics, and creative thinking to the production of information-design projects; 3) the ability to write about and discuss information-design practices and digital culture in critically informed ways; 4) experience in developing successful creative relationships with writing/design communities, clients, audiences, and support staff; 5) skills in using a variety of software.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
Students majoring in Writing Studies in either emphasis (Professional Writing or Journalism) must complete a minor or second major in a field other than Journalism, Professional Writing, or Information Design.
Minor Courses (15-16 cr)
WRIT 1506 - Literacy, Technology and Society
[LE CAT, HUMANITIES]
(3.0 cr)
WRIT 4230 - Web Design and Digital Culture
(3.0 cr)
WRIT 4260 - Visual Narrative and Analytical Design
(3.0 cr)
PHIL 3242 - Values and Technology
[LE CAT8, HUMANITIES]
(3.0 cr)
or
CS 3111 - Computer Ethics
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
WRIT 4250 - New Media Writing
(3.0 cr)
or
WRIT 4290 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Electives (3 cr)
Students propose a course from one of the following areas to the department: ART, CS, FMIS, JOUR, SOC, STAT, or WRIT.
(Student proposed course.)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Writ 4230/5230 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Writ 4260/5260 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Writ 4250/5250 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |