Design and Visual Communications Degree

The essence of the Design and Visual Communications as a field of study is fusing art and business to arrive at creative art or visual art used for commercial purposes. With an eye for design and a creative spirit, the sky is the limit! Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer design and visual communications degrees.

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Harford Community College

11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD

Harford Community College (HCC) is located near Bel Air, Maryland. With almost 10,000 students taking credited courses and 13,000 taking noncredit courses in 2013, HCC has over 1000 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.

Mission Statement:

Harford Community College provides accessible, innovative learner-centered education opportunities. As an open-access institution, the College promotes graduation, transfer, individual goal attainment, and career and workforce development. The College fosters lifelong learning, global awareness, and social and cultural enrichment.

Academic Divisions:

• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Business, Computing & Applied Technology
• Educational & Transitional Studies
• Humanities
• Nursing & Allied Health Professions
• Science, Technology Engineering & Math
• Visual, Performing & Applied Arts

HCC has a check sheet for students transferring from other schools—for full details check the transfer student page on their websites (http://www.harford.edu/admissions/transfer-students.aspx)

Free tutoring services are offered for most courses for HCC students—over 45 part-time student and professional tutors. Other student services include access to Career Services, Student Intervention Services, Computer and Technology Center, Library, Athletics, and Recreational Activities.

Tuition:

• Residents of Harford County: $92 per credit hour.
• Residents of Maryland-Outside of Harford County: $179 per credit hour.
• Non-residents of Maryland/Out-of-Country Residents: $266 per credit hour.

Additional fees include: Consolidated Services, Exams, and Registration.

Apply Online (http://www.harford.edu/admissions/apply-now.aspx)

Students Enrolled in the Design and Visual Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harford Community College offers an associate's degree program in design and visual communications.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $41390

Set and Exhibit Designers

Description

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, set and exhibit designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).