Middle Tennessee State University

BS in Visual Communication

Murfreesboro, USA

DURATION

4 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

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TUITION FEES

USD 1,178 / per credit *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* in-state tuition per credit hour: $385 | out-of-state tuition per credit hour: $1,178

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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

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