Middle Tennessee State University
BS in Visual CommunicationMurfreesboro, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
The way that content is designed and displayed is an important and fast-evolving component of the information revolution. MTSU students enrolled in this concentration learn how to work with current technology used in both digital and print design, while also studying theories and practices of visual communication. Topics range from traditional typography to interactive design. The main emphasis of the visual communication program is on visual storytelling through various forms of publication design. This can include print and interactive media that delivers the information, opinion, and entertainment via magazines, newsletters, brochures, websites, and mobile apps. Those who have an interest in a creative career with a wide variety of opportunities should consider Visual Communication in MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media.
Admissions
Curriculum
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Majors must have a C (2.00) or better in all Media and Entertainment courses.
Freshman
- ART 1610 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
- ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
- ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
- COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
- JOUR 1020 - American Media and Social Institutions 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) or
- EMC 1020 - American Media and Social Institutions 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) or
- RIM 1020 - American Media and Social Institutions 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
- HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours
- Elective 3 credit hours
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (2 rubrics) 6 credit hours
- Mathematics 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Sophomore
- ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) or
- ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) or
- HUM 2610 - World Literatures 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
- HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours or
- HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours
- ART 1620 - Drawing I 3 credit hours
- CSCI 1150 - Computer Orientation 3 credit hours
- JOUR 2710 - Media Writing 3 credit hours
- JOUR 2720 - Digital Media Skills 3 credit hours
- VCOM 2010 - Introduction to Visual Communication 3 credit hours
- VCOM 2950 - Visual Communication Applications 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- JOUR 3090 - Reporting 3 credit hours or
- JOUR 3530 - Feature Writing 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 31 Hours
Junior
- JOUR 3450 - Editing 3 credit hours
- VCOM 3920 - Information Web Design 3 credit hours
- VCOM 3930 - Visual Storytelling for Journalism 3 credit hours
- VCOM 3950 - Digital Storytelling for Journalism 3 credit hours
- Minor courses 9 credit hours
- Elective course 3 credit hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
Subtotal: 31 Hours
Senior
- JOUR 3580 - MC Practicum 1 to 3 credit hours (1 credit hour required) or
- JOUR 4000 - MC Internship 1 to 3 credit hours (1 credit hour required)
- JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law 3 credit hours
- JOUR 4880 - Professional Development 1 credit hour
- VCOM 4010 - Information Design 3 credit hours
- VCOM 4180 - Senior Portfolio 3 credit hours
- Elective course 2 credit hours
- JOUR conceptual requirement 6 credit hours
- Minor courses 6 credit hours
- Minor/elective course 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 28 Hours
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Visual Communication graduates have both the technical and conceptual knowledge needed to successfully deliver compelling stories on both print and digital platforms. Some possible professional pursuits:
- Art director
- Book designer
- Communications director
- Digital publications designer
- Editorial designer
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Multimedia director
- Publications director
- Web designer