Types of Online Visual Communications Degrees
There are a number of different types of Visual Communication Degrees
- each focuses on one specific element of the effective transmission
of information and ideas.
Visual communications qualifications include:
- Certificates
- Associate degrees
- Bachelors degrees
A bachelor or associate degree is often further focused on one
specific media niche, for example:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts: Online Visual Communication Degree
- a core degree covering all basic media communication
elements
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): Communication Design Degree
- publish information using digital media and computer technologies,
manage digital media and strategies on the effectiveness of different
trends in communications.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA):
Visual Communication Degree - focuses on media production.
An online visual communication degree program tailored to keep
up with computer applications, understand current marketing principles,
foster innovative design.
Many Visual Communications degrees fall under other major degree
categories, such as English, marketing, or journalism. All are well
suited to visual communications degree programs.
A good future job boost is to get an internship in advertising,
marketing or public relations firms during your term of study to
add some real world experience.
Leading schools offering programs in Visual Communications
University of Phoenix - IT and Computer Science University of
Phoenix
Offers three core programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
- Master of Information Systems (MIS)
- Master of Information Systems/Management (MIS/M)
These programs include courses in networks and telecommunications,
databases, programming and operating systems, the web, business
systems development, and programming management.
American InterContinental University
Offers degrees in business, design and media arts
University of Phoenix Online
The largest private online university in the U.S.
Academy of Art University Online
Provides a challenging and supportive art and design environment
with cutting-edge facilities. Also has a faculty of working artists,
giving students hands-on feedback from industry professionals
High-Tec Institute
Offers degrees in Graphic Design & Animation
American Intercontinental University - Online
Offers a Visual Communication - Associate's Degree and a Visual
Communication - Bachelor's Degree.
The Art Institute - Online
Offers several degrees related to visual communications, under
various faculties:
Associate of Science
- Graphic Design
- Web Design and Interactive Media
Bachelor of Science
- Game Art & Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design and Interactive Media
- Interior Design
- Media Arts & Animation
It also offers a Diploma Program in Digital Design, Residential
Planning and Web Design
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Multimedia
and Visual Communication [BSIT] - focuses on the analysis,
design and development of information technology within the context
of business systems, concentrating on the design and development
of digital media presentations.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia
and Visual Communication - uses graphic design and technology
tools to create visual communications that are relevant to organizations.
Visual Communication (Certificate) - available
to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish
to expand their technical knowledge
American InterContinental University
Online Visual Communication (Associate's) - AABA degree with a
concentration in Visual Communication combines the business skills
from the University's AABA degree program
Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) - has a concentration
in Visual Communication
Full Sail University
Game Art Bachelor of Science Degree - prepares students for a
wide range of asset production careers within the video game industry.
Game Design (Bachelor's) - Game Design Bachelor of Science program
focuses on careers in the game production industry,, covering studio
processes used for designing and prototyping content for consoles,
cell phones, and other emerging platforms.
Creative Writing (Master's) - how to craft the compelling stories
behind film, television, games, and other entertainment media.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Photography (Bachelor's) - transform your passion for photography
into competitive skills that are directly applicable to a career
in visual communications.
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