Profiles of Visual Communications Programs & Schools

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Communication Arts, Graphic Design, Kinetic Imaging; M. F. A. Design with Specialization in Visual Communications, Kinetic Imaging

Tuition Information:  Undergraduate residents $7,860, nonresidents $21,275; graduate residents $9,530, nonresidents $19,594 for the 2012 – 2013 school year.  Tuition does not include undergraduate resident fees of $2,025, undergraduate nonresident fees of $2,637, graduate resident fees of $2,091 or graduate nonresident fees of $2,603 per year. 

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art and Visual Communications with Emphasis in Graphic Design, Illustration

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $4,120, nonresidents $12, 854 for the 2012 – 2013 school year.  Tuition does not include fees of $664 per year.

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Visual Communication Arts with Emphasis in Art Direction, Design, Illustration/Copywriting, New Media or Photography

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $5,230, nonresidents $12,742 for the 2012 – 2013 school year.  Tuition includes all mandatory undergraduate fees.  Tuition does not include a $16 per course "Course Enhancement Fee."

A typical visual communications (or visual communication design) program prepares students for a career in advertising design, graphic design, web design, multimedia design, and more. Graduates of most visual communications programs work in a variety of settings such as advertising firms, museums, publishing companies, television studios, printing firms, news agencies, and more. Fortunately, the state of Ohio is filled with a large collection of creative agencies, production studios, and more, making it a great place for aspiring visual communications artists.