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 Utah colleges that offer design and visual communications degrees.

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Bennington College (Bennington)

1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Bennington College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Bennington, Vermont, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, around 800 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and ease of access to professors.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• English Language And Literature
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Social Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Foreign Languages And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Bennington College, with 26 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at bennington.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $47,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,200 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.bennington.edu to see additional information.

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

Salary & Wages

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $52610

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

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $50840

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

Salary & Wages

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $39100

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