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Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications |
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| Course Title: |
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Design | |
| College: |
Westwood College 
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| Course Description: |
Visual communications blends planning and marketing research with a wide range of design topics to create an innovative, creative and exciting field in media and print. You'll receive intensive training in the industry-standard, all-important, Adobe® Creative Suite® (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Encore and Flash Dreamweaver). To ensure a real-world perspective when you launch your career, you'll learn the secrets of this key software ensemble from working professionals who bring insights and invaluable experience. Course content for visual communications includes image editing plus web and package design, print production and more all geared to equipping you with a student portfolio to showcase your expertise to prospective employers upon graduation. Visual communications is a field expected to parallel the never-ending expansion of technology whether you prefer the satisfaction of communications management or hands-on production. With Westwood College, start creating an exciting future now, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Programs not applicable in all states, e.g. TX, MA, IL. Westwood College is not currently accepting Texas residents for its online programs. |
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| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications There's an actual push towards companies placing more investment into making products that are aesthetically-pleasing. To achieve this, they would need a team of creative and innovative designers are typically created to solve key aesthetic problems. Furthermore, the media and publishing industries of today have high standard visual requirements as they look to progress their position in the market, however only highly-qualified people can do this for both businesses and other sectors in the industry. For people to belong to the digital breed of artists, the initial step in such professional ladder is earning a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications. The Visual Communications field has expanded significantly with the growth of web-based advertising and the popularity of the Internet and other technologies. The purpose of visual communication is to artistically display products and information, such as in public relations and promotions. The Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications can be the key to becoming a part of this major push towards design. It will prepare students with the ability as well as the skills in graphic design, multimedia design, web design, and interactive media, and then use their design skill to create, deliver clear, constant messages to the global audience. Students take a blend of design theory, web design, imaging, print design, and multimedia courses. In addition, the general education courses in the program help students apply their skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to workplace challenges. Diverse areas of educational training prepares students to become a professional in this field including advertising, public relations, English, marketing, journalism, graphic design, film production, multimedia design, and other technical skills essential to advance in the field of Visual Communications. This course is very much hands-on and students will create a portfolio as well as complete an internship. Some visual communications classes may include: - Principles of Design - Computer Animation - Computer Illustration - Color Theory - Lettering and Typography - Photoshop - Multimedia - Web Design - Computer Graphics Visual Communications Career Potentials With a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications degree, graduate students for entry-level positions in this field such as graphic designer/artist, web page designer, print production designer, or commercial and industrial designer. They will often work for marketing, promotions, public relations, advertising, and sales companies. Several of these areas are television commercials, print advertisements, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. Expected Income The expected income for graduates with visual communications degree programs and related areas ranges from $35,000 to $50,000. Supervisors and managers make around $64,000. The highest earner typically makes over $100,000 yearly. Admission Requirements Students must have completed high school diploma or GED. Each applicant, except those non-matriculating students, must exhibit proficiency in basic college-level skills as evidenced by attainment of passing scores on any one of the following examinations: - ACT test with a composite score of at least 17 on both the English and mathematics sections; - SAT score of at least 460 on both the mathematics and critical reading sections of the exam; - Accuplacer assessments developed by the College Board. - Students should have secured a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 475 or higher on the paper-based test; - 153 or higher on the computer-based test; - 53 or higher on the internet-based test (TOEFL IBT); or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 4.5 or better; or a Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 70 or better. |
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