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 Missouri colleges that offer design and visual communications degrees.

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William Jewell College

501 Westminster Ave, Fulton, MO

William Jewell College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Liberty, MO, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at William Jewell College.

Areas of study available at William Jewell College include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• History

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 960 to 1270, or an ACT score within the range of 23 to 28. This school admits roughly 50% of applicants. Of those students admitted, around 15% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at jewell.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $31,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,600. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The William Jewell College "Cardinals" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about William Jewell College may check out their website at www.jewell.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

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

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $40070

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).