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 Bachelor Degree in Visual Communications


Businesses need to get their message across to consumers - and one highly effective way to do this is with visually appealing concepts for use in communications, package design, publications, advertising and marketing, the Internet, and even television and video production. The visual communications field supports this increasing demand with a blend of graphic design, animation, video production and digital media - all with the goal of delivering effective messages the consumer will remember.

 Online Degree Highlights

Growth in the entertainment industry, including cable and other pay television broadcasting, as well as motion picture production and distribution, will provide many new job opportunities for professionals with the needed visual communications skills and knowledge. Visual Communications graduates can also find employment in everything from Internet-based business to advertising and public relations.

The Online Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications is designed to prepare students with the design, marketing and technical skills necessary to advance in the field of Visual Communications. In addition, the combination of management and general education courses in the program help students apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to workplace challenges. Potential business and accounting course topics include project management, entrepreneurial strategies, finance, organizational behavior and advanced algebra. The program helps prepare students for entry-level roles in the field of visual communications including graphic designer, web page designer, and print production designer.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS
  • Multimedia Artist
  • Web Page Designer
  • Graphic Artist
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Digital Media Specialist
  • Production Artist
  • Desktop Publisher
  • Storyboard Designer
  • Digital Production and Layout Artist
  • Video and Audio Editor