Introduction
Design and applied arts programs focus on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare students in any of the applied art media.
Specific programs included in this major:
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
Careers You Qualify For With This Major
Schools That Offer This Major
| School | City |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji |
| Central Lakes College - Brainerd | Brainerd |
| Century College | White Bear Lake |
| Century College - Online | White Bear Lake |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount |
| Hennepin Technical College - Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| Metropolitan State University - Online | Saint Paul |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead | Moorhead |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Mankato |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park |
| North Hennepin Community College - Online | Brooklyn Park |
| Ridgewater College - Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| Ridgewater College - Willmar | Willmar |
| Riverland Community College - Austin | Austin |
| Riverland Community College - Online | Austin |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester |
| Saint Paul College | St. Paul |
| St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud |
Related Majors
College Preparation
In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:
- Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
- Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
- Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
- See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
- Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose
Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.