Cornerstone is one of America's Best Colleges according to the Wall Street Journal

Academics

Adult female meeting with female student at a table with a laptop and coffee cups

Admissions

De Witt Center for Science and Technology at Cornerstone University

Tuition & Financial Aid

Students giving high fives after Powderpuff football game

Student Experience

Cornerstone is one of America's best online colleges according to Newsweek

Online

Cornerstone graphic design student Cornerstone graphic design student Cornerstone graphic design student

Minor in

Graphic Design

On-Campus

REQUEST INFORMATION

Loading...

Strengthen Your Artistic Skills with a Graphic Design Minor

Take your creative abilities further with industry-aligned skills through a Graphic Design minor at Cornerstone University. Enjoy hands-on experience in drawing, photography, and digital design for both print and web. You’ll learn how strong visual communication supports everything from storytelling to leadership, making this minor a valuable addition to many career paths. Grounded in a Christian worldview, you’ll grow as an artist who creates work highly valued in today’s dynamic digital and media environment.

For more opportunities to advance your career in media or other fields, explore our B.A. in Communication, B.A. in English, B.A. in Media Production, B.S. in Business Marketing or B.A. in Ministry.

H2: Develop Market-Ready Skills with a Graphic Design Minor

Gain highly sought-after skills in graphic design that are a complement to any major, including:

Drawing & Visual Foundations – Strengthen conceptual and technical drawing skills for digital and media projects.

Typography & Layout – Apply professional typographic and layout principles across print and digital formats.

Branding & Visual Identity – Create cohesive visual systems that communicate clearly and effectively.

Digital Photography – Capture, edit, and prepare photographic content for integrated design use.

Web & Digital Design – Produce responsive layouts and visual assets for websites and digital platforms.

Icon: Cross

Christian Worldview in Design – Create with Christ-centered purpose, applying design principles rooted in faith to impact culture to honor God’s design for the world.

Program Courses

Graphic Design Minor

MDA-112: Drawing I: Drawing for New Media

Learn drawing fundamentals for new-media design by creating clean line art suited for digital production workflows. Instead of traditional fine art methods, students sketch relevant subjects — people, products, interfaces — using practical tools that support contemporary design processes.

MDA-212: Drawing II: Drawing for Creating Graphics

Apply drawing fundamentals for creating clean, precise templates suited for vector graphics, icons and UI elements. Students sketch practical subjects for interfaces and emerging media, producing artwork that supports modern digital design workflows.

MDA-213: Intro to Graphic Design

Understand graphic design, industry-standard software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and core design principles in an interactive format.

MDA-225: Graphic Design Il: Design Print & Media

Explore design and concept principles using industry-standard software skills in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for print and digital media distribution.

MDA-236: Intro To Digital Photography

Explore the basics of still and digital photography, including core concepts, camera handling, and the aesthetics of image-making.

MDA-326: Graphic Design III Web & Devices

Focus on UI/UX development and responsive design for digital handheld devices, emphasizing navigation elements, iconography, and concept creation through digital tools and hand-drawn sketches.

View the academic catalog.

Academic Catalog

Career Opportunities with a Graphic Design Minor

A Graphic Design minor strengthens your career potential in fields that rely on clear, compelling visual communication. Whether you pursue marketing, communication, digital media, ministry, nonprofit, or business roles, your skills in drawing, photography, and multi-platform design help you create professional visual work that supports organizational goals.

Your Degree Starts Here

Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

Cornerstone University

Hours

MON - FRI: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SAT & SUN: Closed

Want To Learn More About CU?

Connect With CU