GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Applies human-centered design research, usability testing, information architecture, and visual communication to create intuitive digital and physical products. Students build portfolios through wireframing, prototyping, and iterative user testing projects. Graduates work as UX designers, product designers, and accessibility specialists at technology companies and design agencies.
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Waltham, MA · $61,000/yr · 45% admit
Field of Study
Arts & Communications
CIP Code
30.3101
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
Graphic Design
Visual design and digital media
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