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 Oregon colleges that offer design and visual communications degrees.

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Oregon State University (OSU)

1500 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University (OSU) is a top public research university located in the idyllic scenic town of Corvallis, Oregon. Just 90 miles south of Portland, OSU students are surrounded by 400 acres of the verdant green that Oregon is famous for, and within easy reach of the Cascades and the Pacific Coast.

OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate degree programs and 80 graduate degree programs. Twenty academic degrees are offered online. More than 3,000 faculty members serve students in 36 counties in Oregon through its many Extension offices. OSU has 12 colleges and 15 agricultural experiment stations. It also runs the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and the OSU-Cascades center in Bend, Oregon.

OSU has many nationally recognized programs, including the highest ranking in the nation for conservation biology, and high marks for agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. The university is very "green," using renewable energy and exercise machines in the student fitness center that are connected to the power grid.

There are many historic buildings on the OSU campus, including landmarks such as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union, and Benton Hall, among others.

History

Founded as Corvallis College in the 1868 as a Land Grant university, OSU also has a Sea Grant, a Space Grant and a Sun Grant. These designations are unique to OSU, which is also the only university in Oregon to hold top honors in both research and community engagement.

Academics

The academic calendar for Oregon State University follows the quarter format, with fall, winter, spring and summer quarters.

Colleges and Schools

• Agricultural Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Forestry
• Graduate School
• Public Health & Human Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences
• Pharmacy
• Science
• University Honors College
• Veterinary Medicine

Student Life

Oregon State University is known for its welcoming campus community, and there are more than 300 student clubs and organizations available for involvement. Clubs cover interests such as student government, sports, community service, socializing, environmental awareness, theater and music. Activities and events also abound, with guest lectures, concerts, festivals and other cultural programs available throughout the year. Greek life is very active at OSU, with several local chapters of fraternities and sororities on campus.

Student resources at OSU include recreational sports, student health services, disability access services, the OSU Bookstore, a Recreation Center, Craft Center, and on-campus housing and dining services.

Traditions

The official school colors for OSU are orange and black, with white as an accent color. The school mascot is "Benny Beaver," and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Oregon State "Beavers."

The traditional fight song for OSU is called "Hail to Old OSU":

OSU our hats are off to you,
Beavers, Beavers, fighters thru and thru,
We'll cheer thru-out the land,
We'll root for every stand,
That's made for old OSU.

Watch our team go tearing down the field;
Those of iron, their strength will never yield.
Hail! Hail! Hail! Hail!

Hail to old OSU.

OSU! Fight! B - E - A - V - E - R - S

The rally squad is excellent and their dance routines and cheers are a huge draw for fans at the Beavers' athletic events.

Athletics

The OSU "Beavers" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Track
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its primary campus in Corvallis, Oregon, OSU has 5 agricultural experiment stations throughout the state. It also runs the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport, Oregon, and the OSU-Cascades center in Bend, Oregon.

Community Life

The OSU campus is in Corvallis, a small town in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The town has been voted one of the nicest and safest places to live in the U.S., and the area boasts plenty of outdoor recreation. It is also within easy distance of the Oregon Coast and the busy city of Portland. Corvallis offers great dining, local wines, live music venues and a local farmers market. Students and visitors can stroll in one of the many beautiful city parks.

Students Enrolled in the Design and Visual Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oregon State University offers a bachelor'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

• Corvallis, OR
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $45540

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).