Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Overview
Students in this program focus on visual communication, typography and graphic design while exploring industry-specific areas of study such as advertising, information design, branding, editorial design and illustration, motion graphics, animation, type design, interaction design, user centered design (UX/UI), and cross disciplinary design fields. They learn to create compelling messages while exploring the social and environmental dimensions of communication. Students who complete the graphic design program in visual communication will be effective problem solves contributing to social products, services, and communications.
Specific graduation requirements for this degree beyond the university's bachelor's degree requirements.
- Grade of 'C' or better in ARTS 4396.
Degree Plan
Road Map to Graduation
Visual Communication Design Faculty
| Robert Gilbert | Associate Professor of Art & Design | robert.gilbert@utrgv.edu |
| Ping Xu | Associate Professor of Art & Design | ping.xu@utrgv.edu |
| Elizabeth McCormack-Whittemore | Lecturer I | elizabeth.mccormackwhittemore@utrgv.edu |
| Aneta Urbanska | Professor of Practice | aneta.urbanska@utrgv.edu |
| Erika M. Balogh | Lecturer III | erika.balogh@utrgv.edu |
| Dr. Clara J. Choi | Assistant Professor | clara.choi@utrgv.edu |