Graphic Design Minor
Learn how to use the power of design to inspire and connect.
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Create Powerful Visual Stories
Turn your creativity into impact with the Graphic Design Minor at Concordia University Irvine. You’ll learn how to combine art, technology, and communication to craft visuals that inform, persuade, and inspire audiences across digital and print platforms.
In this 18-unit program, you’ll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and explore design principles such as color, composition, and typography. Your coursework will help you express ideas visually, solve creative challenges, and build a portfolio that reflects both your technical skill and artistic vision.
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What can I do with a minor in graphic design?
A minor in graphic design equips you with creative and technical skills that apply to nearly any industry. Graduates often pursue opportunities in marketing, advertising, user experience (UX) design, web design, photography, and visual communication. Even outside creative roles, design knowledge helps you develop effective presentations, digital content, and marketing materials that communicate ideas clearly.
Is graphic design a major or minor?
Colleges often have graphic design programs as both a major and a minor. And that’s the case here at Concordia — both a graphic design major and a minor are offered. Choosing which level to study at depends on your goals.
For instance, if you want to be a graphic designer, majoring in the program makes sense, so you’re fully prepared for a career upon graduation. But if your career may involve graphic design in a smaller capacity — like as a communication studies or business administration major — the minor in graphic design could give you an edge in the job market.
At Concordia, you can choose to study graphic design as either a major or a minor, depending on your goals. If you want to build a professional career as a designer, the B.A. in Graphic Design provides the full foundation you’ll need. If you’re studying a related field — like communication studies or business administration — the graphic design minor adds valuable visual and technical expertise to your skill set.
Is a minor in graphic design worth it?
They certainly can be! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in related fields such as advertising, promotions, and marketing management are projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than average for all occupations.1 Whether you pursue a career in marketing, design, or communications, a graphic design minor can help you stand out in today’s visual-first world.
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm (viewed Oct. 15, 2025).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.