Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication Arts (Concentration in Scientific and Preparatory Medical Illustration)] From Virginia Commonwealth University

The required 32 credits in the biological sciences and chemistry become the student’s general studies electives for this major. These courses build the background knowledge necessary to produce images that present complex scientific and medical information clearly and with appropriate fidelity. Students in this concentration must complete 124 credits to graduate.

Within the communication arts course work, requirements differ for this concentration. The courses in typography and visual studies: design and drawing are not required, but scientific illustration is required. There are also some electives in scientific illustration offered.

Learning outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in drawing, including the figure.

• Students will demonstrate conceptual and critical thinking.

• Students will articulate conceptual and visual ideas to communicate content.

• Students will demonstrate competence in the use of traditional media.

• Students will demonstrate competence in the use of digital media and emerging technologies.

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical and current context of communication arts.

• Students will demonstrate ethical and professional practices.