visual design
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Marilyn Nelson
We have a 'University of Arkansas Visual Design' Facebook group for the following people:
- Present UA Visual Design students
- Former UA Visual Design students (alumni)
- Designers at Northwest Arkansas design firms
Present Visual Design students: Read through the Visual Design Handbook
The Visual Design area is dedicated to developing the potential of each student to become a unique designer. Courses stress the integration of conceptual problem solving skills, technical craftsmanship, and the study of art and design theories and history. Students integrate methodologies, aesthetics, technology, context and personal expression to fulfill specific communication goals in print and screen based media. Classes are supplemented by lectures and discussions, student collaborations, technical demonstrations, critiques, tours of professional design studios and visits by professional designers.
As an area of emphasis within the BA and BFA Art curriculum, the educational experience of design students involves a broad study of studio art and art history that informs and strengthens their design aesthetic. As a member of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, students receive a strong liberal arts education serving to enrich design concept development.
After graduating, many students enter the professional world (see below) or attend graduate programs throughout the country to pursue advanced design studies (MFA).
Career Opportunities in Visual Design
- Design Studios
- Advertising Agencies
- Architectural Firms
- Television Stations
- Film/Movie Title Companies
- Government Identity
- Publishing Houses
- Newspapers
- Motion Design (e.g. Digital Kitchen, MK12)
- In-house Firms (e.g. Target)
- Web and Information Design
- Environmental Signage Firms
Degrees
Note: Students interested in studying in the Visual Design area will receive a degree in "Art," (BFA or even BA) with an emphasis in Visual Design. At this point, we do not offer a "Graphic Design degree" or a "Visual Design degree."
- BA in Art, emphasis Visual Design: requires 3 semesters of course work in Visual Design, or 9 credit hours.
- BFA in Art, emphasis Visual Design: requires 6 semesters of course work in Visual Design, or 18 credit hours.