The primary mission of the School of Visual Communication Design is to provide a comprehensive and superior professional education in the study and practice of visual communication design that complements university studies in the liberal arts, humanities and sciences. Uniquely positioned within the College of Communication and Information, the curriculum encourages cross-disciplinary studies to meet the challenges of an evolving marketplace.

 

The School of Visual Communication Design at Kent State University in Ohio is nationally recognized for outstanding quality in design education, with emphases in visual design (graphic design), illustration and photo-illustration majors and degrees.

 

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  • Undergraduate Programs

    Undergraduate Programs

    The school offers three baccalaureate programs of study: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Communication Design, and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photography.

  • Graduate Programs

    Graduate Programs

    The graduate program in the School of Visual Communication Design is one of only three programs in the state to offer the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Visual Communication Design and was the first to offer the terminal degree in the field, the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.).

  • Student Work

    Student Work

    Our students work through an iterative process of problem solving to complete each project, with both long and short term goals in mind. Students create comprehensive and diverse portfolios in preparation for creative careers. 

    View a variety of student working, from introductory level freshman courses to senior level work.