Minnesota Visual Communication Schools

Minnesota Visual Communication Industry Outlook:

Outgoing individuals may find themselves in customer service or media relations. Those professionals who are fascinated by machines can look to be of service in printing facilities or cataloging, maintenance/storage. Small businesses will have a need for individuals to handle a wide range of responsibilities and experience with simple or complex programming, Job titles in Minnesota Visual Communications:

  • Editorial Manager
  • Visual Media Designer
  • Web Production Artist
  • Community Communications Liaison
  • Photo Journalist

minnesota visual communication schools

Every employer in Minnesota will pay attention to graduates with technical knowledge and strong communication skills. Fortune 500 companies in Minnesota State are Target Corporation, Ameriprise Financial, General Mills and Land O’ Lakes. Other successful companies include Reader’s Digest, PepsiAmericas and U.S. Bancorp. All are recognizable for their branding and visual images. All could be eager to interview candidates with fresh and innovative ideas. Full-time positions currently offered:

  • Freelance Art Director-Offsite (Minnesota)
  • Marketing Specialist (Minneapolis)
  • Interactive Designer (Plymouth, Saint Paul)
  • Market Director (Minneapolis)
  • Art Director (Eagan)
  • Senior Director/Art, Marketing (Hopkins)
  • Communications Specialist (Columbia Park)

Minnesota Visual Communication Salary and Working Conditions:

Senior positions may give the chance work with new companies from the ground up. Internet companies often give the opportunity to travel around the state or to perform some tasks from a home office with flexible hours. Training is available with some companies and internships are definitely worth perusing.

A list of average Minnesota Visual Communication salaries is available below:

Position Annual Salary
Web Designer $56,000
Web Developer $67,000
Visual Information Specialist $58,000
Graphic Designer $51,000
Source: Indeed.com 2009  

Schools offering online and campus-based education programs in Minnesota:


 
Editor Recommended Schools

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is not only the largest private university in North America. It also has a strong commitment to the environment and sustainability.


American InterContinental University Online

American InterContinental University has been educating students for over 35 years, offering career-relevant degree programs. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at 312-263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

 
Online Programs
University of Phoenix - Online
Programs:   Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Web Design, BS in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communications, Visual Communication Certificate
American InterContinental University Online - Online
Programs:   Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication, Bachelor's (BFA) - Web Design
International Academy of Design & Technology - Online
Program:  Associate of Science in Web Design
Lincoln Education - Online
Program:  AS in Web Design
Brown College - Online
Programs:  Game Design & Development, IT, Network Development, Software Development, Visual Communications
International Academy of Design & Technology - Online
Programs:  Advertising & Design, Digital Media Production, Graphic Design, Information Tech, Web Design, Web Development
Rasmussen College - Online
Programs:  Business Admin - IT, Computer IT, DB Admin, Digital Design & Animation, Game & Simulation Programming, Info Systems Mgmt, Multimedia Tech, Network Admin, Network Security, Web Design, Web Programming
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division - Online
Programs:  Digital Design, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Media Arts & Animation, Web Design, Web Design & Interactive Media
Minnesota Visual Communications Schools
Art Institutes International Minnesota, The
Campuses:  Minneapolis
Degrees:  Digital Film & Video Production, Graphic Design, Interior Planning w/AutoCAD, Media Arts & Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Web Design & Interactive Media
Brown College
Campuses:  Mendota Heights
Degrees:  Game Design & Development, IT, Network Development, Software Development, Visual Communications
Rasmussen College
Campuses:  Blaine | Brooklyn Park | Eagan | Eden Prairie | Lake Elmo/Woodbury | Mankato | St. Cloud
Degrees:  Computer IT, Database Admin, Digital Design & Animation, Info Systems Mgmt, Multimedia Tech, Network Admin, Network Security, Web Design, Web Programming