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Visual design and digital media. Prepares students to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Coursework covers computer-assisted art and design, concept sketching and technical drawing, color theory, imaging and studio technique, printmaking, multimedia applications, and commercial art business operations.
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A direct study route; compare real portfolio work and program cost, not only the degree title.
A visual foundation; add interaction research, accessibility, and tested digital projects.
Relevant visual foundation; add varied portfolio work and team leadership.
Art Center College of Design
Private UniversityPasadena, CA · $54,170/yr · 75% admit
California Institute of the Arts
Private UniversityValencia, CA · $58,996/yr · 32% admit
Laguna College of Art and Design
Private UniversityLaguna Beach, CA · $37,500/yr · 94% admit
La Sierra University
Private UniversityRiverside, CA · $37,710/yr · 92% admit
Notre Dame de Namur University
Private UniversityBelmont, CA
Otis College of Art and Design
Private UniversityLos Angeles, CA · $56,488/yr · 82% admit
Pacific Union College
Private UniversityAngwin, CA · $37,173/yr · 47% admit
University of Bridgeport
Private UniversityBridgeport, CT · $35,760/yr · 83% admit
University of New Haven
Private UniversityWest Haven, CT · $47,332/yr · 60% admit
Flagler College
Private UniversitySaint Augustine, FL · $29,900/yr · 81% admit
Southeastern University
Private UniversityLakeland, FL · $32,950/yr · 53% admit
Piedmont University
Private UniversityDemorest, GA · $31,700/yr · 93% admit
Young Harris College
Private UniversityYoung Harris, GA · $32,305/yr · 63% admit
Aurora University
Private UniversityAurora, IL · $29,170/yr · 81% admit
Columbia College Chicago
Private UniversityChicago, IL · $34,088/yr · 89% admit
Judson University
Private UniversityElgin, IL · $31,360/yr · 48% admit
Quincy University
Private UniversityQuincy, IL · $37,140/yr · 51% admit
Roosevelt University
Private UniversityChicago, IL · $21,315/yr · 97% admit
Saint Xavier University
Private UniversityChicago, IL · $37,940/yr · 84% admit
Trinity International University-Illinois
Private UniversityDeerfield, IL · $12,320/yr · 100% admit
Bethel University (IN)
Private UniversityMishawaka, IN · $34,600/yr · 98% admit
Franklin College
Private UniversityFranklin, IN · $38,710/yr · 70% admit
Goshen College
Private UniversityGoshen, IN · $38,890/yr · 84% admit
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Private UniversityWinona Lake, IN · $31,200/yr · 82% admit
International Business College-Indianapolis
For-Profit CollegeIndianapolis, IN · $17,170/yr · 75% admit
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Private UniversitySaint Mary of the Woods, IN · $35,270/yr · 72% admit
Briar Cliff University
Private UniversitySioux City, IA · $36,956/yr
Morningside University
Private UniversitySioux City, IA · $39,660/yr · 71% admit
Mount Mercy University
Private UniversityCedar Rapids, IA · $40,878/yr · 83% admit
Saint Ambrose University
Private UniversityDavenport, IA · $36,658/yr · 77% admit
Benedictine College
Private UniversityAtchison, KS · $36,350/yr · 98% admit
McPherson College
Private UniversityMcPherson, KS · $37,310/yr · 77% admit
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Private UniversityOlathe, KS · $37,174/yr · 79% admit
Tabor College
Private UniversityHillsboro, KS · $36,200/yr · 65% admit
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Private UniversityOwensboro, KY · $34,673/yr · 72% admit
Louisiana Christian University
Private UniversityPineville, LA · $20,266/yr · 77% admit
Maine College of Art & Design
Private UniversityPortland, ME · $42,942/yr · 76% admit
Maryland Institute College of Art
Private UniversityBaltimore, MD · $56,800/yr · 77% admit
Curry College
Private UniversityMilton, MA · $47,970/yr · 88% admit
Emmanuel College
Private UniversityBoston, MA · $48,550/yr · 76% admit
Lasell University
Private UniversityNewton, MA · $27,040/yr · 81% admit
Lesley University
Private UniversityCambridge, MA · $34,256/yr · 97% admit
Montserrat College of Art
Private UniversityBeverly, MA · $40,690/yr
Stonehill College
Private UniversityEaston, MA · $57,490/yr · 66% admit
Adrian College
Private UniversityAdrian, MI · $41,684/yr · 73% admit
Andrews University
Private UniversityBerrien Springs, MI · $35,056/yr · 82% admit
Cornerstone University
Private UniversityGrand Rapids, MI · $23,000/yr · 78% admit
Madonna University
Private UniversityLivonia, MI · $28,440/yr · 63% admit
The University of Olivet
Private UniversityOlivet, MI · $34,068/yr · 83% admit
Southwestern Michigan College
Community CollegeDowagiac, MI · $6,417/yr
Field of Study
Arts & Communications
CIP Code
50.0409
Animation
Covers 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, character design, visual storytelling, and digital compositing using tools like Adobe After Effects, Maya, and Blender. Students build portfolios through short film and commercial projects. Graduates work as animators, motion designers, and visual effects artists at studios, agencies, and game companies.
Audio Engineering
Prepares students to record, mix, master, and produce audio for music, film, television, podcasts, and live events. Students train in digital audio workstations, acoustic design, signal processing, and sound design. Graduates work as recording engineers, music producers, broadcast audio technicians, and post-production sound designers.
Communications
Studies the theory and practice of human communication across interpersonal, organizational, media, and digital channels. Students develop skills in writing, public speaking, media literacy, strategic messaging, and audience analysis. Graduates pursue careers in public relations, journalism, content creation, corporate communications, and media production.
Creative Writing
Develops students' skills in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, creative nonfiction, and narrative craft through intensive workshop-based instruction. Students study literary form, voice, structure, and the business of publishing. Graduates pursue careers as authors, screenwriters, copywriters, content strategists, and writing instructors.
Film & Video Production
Film making and video production. Prepares students to communicate ideas, moods, and dramatic information through film and video, covering film theory, film technology and equipment operation, directing, editing, audio, cinematographic art, computer image making and multimedia production, and the planning and management of a production.
Fine & Studio Arts
Studio practice in the visual arts -- painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and illustration -- built around a portfolio. NCES CIP 50.0702 "Fine/Studio Arts, General".
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