Visual Communication Design

Imagine and create visual solutions to complex problems in contemporary culture through visual communication design. The visual communication design program prepares you to channel your creativity through concentrations in graphic design and computer imaging.

Program Overview

Visual communication design requires advanced levels of visual, technical and problem-solving skills. As a visual communication design major, you will receive quality instruction and support. Our program is structured to provide you with excellent opportunities and conditions to develop these attributes and become a successful design professional.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is an intensive professional program of study specifically designed to prepare you to enter the field of visual communication design and/or to continue your studies in graduate school. The B.F.A. allows you to collaborate with faculty on independent special interest problems. Approximately 65 percent of the degree requirements are in the creation and study of visual communication design.

While pursuing your degree and completing your course work, you will assemble a visual portfolio that can be presented to potential employers. Major effort is directed toward creating a graduation portfolio that demonstrates your exceptional work, helping you find a job or gain acceptance to graduate school. As a senior, you will present your final portfolio to faculty and the professional community.

Entrance portfolios are not required for acceptance into the visual communication design program, but students transferring art and/or design credits from other academic institutions are required to submit a portfolio consisting of their work from each course for which they seek credit.

The visual communication design program resides within the Department of Visual Arts and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

For more information, visit the Department of Visual Arts website.