Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Mass Communication ( Visual Communication)] From Middle Tennessee State University

Topics range from traditional typography to digital design. The main emphasis of the visual communication program is on publication design, including print and interactive media that deliver information, opinion, and entertainment via newspapers, magazines, books, newsletters, brochures, websites, and mobile apps. Those who have career interests in communicating visually can find a starting place in MTSU’s School of Journalism. Visual Communication involves all the elements of visual communication, from traditional typography to digitized design for newsletters, newspapers, magazines, and the Web. The concentration's main emphasis is information design, including print and interactive media that deliver information, opinion, and entertainment via printed online and digital media ranging from informational graphics, brochures, books, magazines, and newspapers to production in various multimedia forms, including the Internet.

Visual Communication graduates have both the technical and conceptual knowledge needed to successfully deliver compelling stories on both print and digital platforms. Some possible professional pursuits:

• Art director
• Book designer
• Communications director
• Digital publications designer
• Editorial artist
• Editorial designer
• Graphic artist
• Graphic designer
• Illustrator
• Multimedia director
• Publications director
• Web designer