Critical Studies in Design Minor

The undergraduate minor in Critical Studies in Design offers students opportunities to engage the history, theory and criticism of visual and material culture and the built environment. In lectures and focused seminars, students explore historical and contemporary issues, including cultural production, media and technology, design in everyday life, and models of professional practice. The minor is open to undergraduates in all university majors.

This minor requires 15 credits of coursework:

• ART 292 / DSN S 292
• Either DSN S 183 or another 100- or 200-level DSN S course or cross-listed equivalent
• Nine credits in other courses from the approved list

At least six of the 15 credits must be taken at Iowa State University in courses numbered 300 or above. At least nine of the 15 credits must not be used to meet any other college or university requirements except the credit requirement for graduation.

Download a PDF flyer listing all of the courses that qualify for the Critical Studies in Design minor.

For more information, contact program co-chairs:

Associate Professor John Cunnally, Art and Design
Associate Professor Kimberly Zarecor, Architecture