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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer design and visual communications degrees.

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La Roche College (LRC)

15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA

La Roche College is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. LRC has a yearly student enrollment of about a thousand.

Areas of study available at La Roche College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at La Roche College. A score in a range of 1240 to 1530 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 50% of all applicant were admitted at La Roche College, with 38% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $6,400. La Roche College may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at LRC through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.laroche.edu.

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

• Reading, PA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $66410

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

• Reading, PA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $42790

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).