Visual Communication Design – M.A.
The Visual Communication Design program at Kent State University offers individualized plans of study, experiential learning, design history and research. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$ 17,982 per full
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
The Visual Communication Design program from Kent State University is recommended for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and are looking to enter the design industry or related fields and wish to advance their studio skills in print design, illustration, web design, 3-D design, motion graphics, interactive design, corporate identity, information architecture, interaction design or information graphics.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Develop a body of creative work at a level appropriate for a graduate designer/illustrator/photographer.
- Develop aesthetic, technical, and professional skills necessary for success in design industry
- Develop skills for collaborative engagement with strategic partners, team members, and peers
- Develop a deeper awareness of issues related to the cultural, technological, and economic contexts of design
- Develop enhanced comprehension of design thinking and design process
- Develop an understanding of design’s use as both a tactical and strategic tool for business and social applications
Courses included:
- Graphic Design Perspectives
- Design Research Methods
- Typographic Structures and Systems
- Concept Development and Implementation
- Graphic Design Advanced
- Project Graphic Design and Illustration
- User Experience Design Principles and Concepts