Businesses rely on all kinds of media to carry their message, make a sale or simply entertain their audience or customer. Graduates who are skilled in solving marketing and communications challenges with a wide range of graphic and digital solutions can have a rewarding future. Advertising agencies, PR firms, video and film production companies, computer animation houses, printing companies, the media and in-house departments are among the organizations that often seek designers, artists and production managers with Bachelor's degrees.
The Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications (BSVC) degree program is designed to build a strong base of contemporary, real-world business skills and is taught by professors who are experienced visual communications professionals. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, you can learn how to assess communication challenges and identify approaches to solving them and analyze the effectiveness of graphic and digital concepts. During the program, you will have opportunities to work in a multimedia design environment, prepare complex design projects in a studio-like environment and build a professional portfolio.
What skills can I learn?
Students who successfully complete the BSVC degree program will be exposed to the following skills training and concepts:
- An introduction to business concepts.
- The graphic design process (client specs/design briefs)
- Digital imaging (creation, manipulation)
- Practical applications of graphic design principles
- Typography
- Team work (blending teams)
- Design concepts, storyboarding
- Drawing, thumbnail sketches
- Visual perception
- Advertising design theory
- Marketing concepts, corporate identity, packaging
- Experience with various technologies
- 2-D computer illustration
- Print process, pre-press, production files
- Print/publishing project management skills
- Multimedia, website development and design techniquess
What are some possible career opportunities?
A Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications degree could help prepare you for entry-level positions such as advertising artist, graphic designer, illustrator, technical artist, Web developer or designer.
Built-in Professional Certificates
The Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications degree program includes the following built-in Professional Certificates:
- Fundamentals of Computer Illustration
- Advanced Computer Illustration
- Drawing
- Fundamentals of Graphic Design
- Graphic Design
- Advanced Graphic Design
- Typography
- Customer Service
- Professional Communication
- Web Page Development
- Web Page Development Advanced
- Desktop Publishing
- Advanced Desktop Publishing
These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses. |
