Visual Communications Degrees
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What They Offer: Online Associate Degree in Information Technology/Visual Communications What You Learn: Students will analyze the proper use of color and textures, create and modify graphic images and correct and restore photographs. In addition, students will use Web authoring tools and basic HTML programming to conceptualize, design and create quality Web sites. |
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What They Offer: Bachelor Degree in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communications |
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Who They Are: American InterContinental University, in Weston, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas What They Offer: Bachelor Degree in Visual Communications What You Learn: These programs teach students the principles of design, including illustration, multimedia, web design, and animation. Courses include both theory and practical application using industry current software and tools. Need to Know: Programs vary slightly by campus. Click Request Information to learn more. |
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What They Offer: Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design What You Learn: How to match the traditional art of visual communications with the current digital environment. Need to Know: Graduates will be ready to take on positions with the knowledge they have an up to date skill set. Brooks Institute does not guarantee employment or salary. |
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Who They Are: Harrington College of Design in Chicago, Illinois What They Offer: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design What You Learn: How to craft messages using a combination of words and images across different styles of media to reach the desired audience. Need to Know : This interdisciplinary program combines learning in design, communications, and project management skills. |
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What They Offer: Bachelor degree in Visual Communications What You Learn: Visual arts and design principles, including color theory, art history, layout, and editing. Students work with print and online media, and audio/video, including video editing and special effects. The program concludes with an introduction to business and management principles. The Buzz : Westwood's blend of technical and general education courses provide the skills needed in today's business world. |
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What They Offer: Associate and Bachelor degrees in Visual Communications What You Learn: The Associate degree teaches basic design concepts and theory. In the Bachelor program, students can choose from an emphasis in graphic design or multimedia. Need to Know: Much of the coursework involves hands-on projects where students use new technologies to create effective designs. |
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Who They Are: Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, Denver and Westminster (Denver North), Colorado What They Offer: Bachelor degree in Visual Communications What You Learn: How to communicate ideas through various means of visual expression, including computer illustration, multimedia, and the Internet. Students use applications from Macromedia and Adobe to develop a portfolio of their work. Need to Know: Choose from concentrations in Digital Design or Graphic Design. |
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Who They Are: Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs and Denver What They Offer: Associate Degree in Visual Communications What You Learn: Traditional and contemporary methods of visual design for print and online media, including desktop publishing, web design, and advertising techniques. Need to Know: Includes coursework in illustration, typography, and prepress operations. |
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Who They Are: International Academy of Design & Technology What They Offer: Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Visual Communications What You Learn: Design and production skills in the areas of illustration, multimedia, commercial art, and web design. Need to Know: The Seattle campus only offers the associate's degree. The remaining locations offer both programs. |
