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Combines engineering principles with aesthetic sensibility to design manufactured products including furniture, appliances, tools, and transportation systems. Students develop skills in CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, materials science, and design research. Graduates work at product design firms, consumer electronics companies, and automotive manufacturers.
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Columbus, OH · $8,908/yr · 43% admit
Field of Study
Arts & Communications
CIP Code
50.0404
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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