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 Wisconsin colleges that offer design and visual communications degrees.

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Wisconsin Lutheran College

1725 State St, La Crosse, WI

WLC, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 840 students are enrolled annually at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1090 for the SAT exam and between 21 to 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to WLC. This school has an admissions rate of around 65% of which only 50% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The WLC "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wlc.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

• La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $38170

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).