VISUAL COMMUNICATION BACHELOR DEGREES
Visual communications used to be limited to such tools as billboards, print ads and television spots. Today the term is used more often with respect to the various online functions that can be described as utilizing visual communications.
There are several routes to a role in enterprises that rely on visual communications. Many students in fine arts programs that specialize in graphics arts will end up in some sort of web design, development or maintenance function. Other Degrees in might range from multimedia & animation, and digital design.The internet is becoming a major retail platform and the graphics involved in product presentation are important.
A Bachelors’ Degree in IT with emphasis on Visual Communication may open the door to a creative role in product presentation. Because the Internet has become a primary first contact with potential clients, many businesses increasingly rely on their visual communications specialists to develop the content during web development as well as provide the technical skills to put that content in context and online.
Today, graphic design really doesn’t exist without some sort of computer use. For that reason an IT major with visual communications emphasis provide the job candidate with a couple of skills that traditional graphic designers – sketch artists – don’t have. People in the visual communications business must stay current with graphics software updates and new programs that are introduced in the field. For that reason many people who play a role in visual communication or who want more responsibility in that area might consider certification courses for software programs – particularly when updated versions are released.
Salaries with Visual Communication Degrees
Average annual earnings with Visiual Communication Degrees in May 2004.
- Lowest 10 % earned $35,500
- Median $63,840
- Highest 10% earned $123,320
Related occupations with Visual Communication Degrees:
- Multi-media artists and animators $94,000
- Art directors 71,000
Featured Online Colleges offering Visual Communication Programs:
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The Information Technology programs is focused on the acquisition of theory and technical competencies associated with the information technology profession. The courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in both the information systems function and in system development.
BS in Information Technology/Visual Communications
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Capella University's online degree in information technology is designed for working IT professionals who want to move forward in their careers. You will gain the knowledge and technical skills to make significant contributions to your organization. Select electives from information security, network architecture and design, project management and leadership, and/or system design and programming.
BS in Information Technology - Graphics and Multimedia
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The technology industry is one of the five fastest growing occupations today* and arguably one of the most important. Small businesses, large corporations and many government agencies depend on computer network engineers to design, install, protect and support computer networks. Get started towards a career with a degree from Westwood College.
Bachelor Degree - Animation
Bachelor Degree - Game Art and Design
Bachelor Degree - Visual Communications
Bachelor Degree - Web Design and Multimedia
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Technology & Design - Degree and Certificate Programs
People, data, and machines - those who can manage all three efficiently are in high demand, even in today's tough economic climate. Kaplan's campus and online programs will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start or advance your technology career.
BSIT/Multimedia and Animation
BSIT/Web Development
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Technology & Design - Degree and Certificate Programs
People, data, and machines - those who can manage all three efficiently are in high demand, even in today's tough economic climate. Kaplan's campus and online programs will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start or advance your technology career.
Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design
Bachelor's (BFA) - Web Design
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Interactive Media Design offers a broad range of design and technology competencies focused on career paths in the specialty of multimedia and Web design. These competencies include those related to Web site design, visual design, digital image manipulation, audio, video, animation, text, business and project management.
Interactive Media Design (Bachelor's)
Media Arts and Animation
Digital Design
Web Design
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Featured Campus Colleges offering Visual Communication Programs:
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Emphasis is placed on helping you begin to develop skills and knowledge in technical areas that can have practical value in the workplace. Besides technical instruction, the programs of study offered at ITT Tech focus on helping you develop problem solving, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills.
Digital Entertainment and Game Design
Computer Drafting and Design
Information Technology - Multimedia
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The Information Technology programs is focused on the acquisition of theory and technical competencies associated with the information technology profession. The courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in both the information systems function and in system development.
BS in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communications
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The technology industry is one of the five fastest growing occupations today* and arguably one of the most important. Small businesses, large corporations and many government agencies depend on computer network engineers to design, install, protect and support computer networks. Get started towards a career with a degree from Westwood College.
Computer Information Science - Web Design
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University of Phoenix Online 
Walden University 
