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A collaborative learning space for faculty, students and community to work together, as active partners.<\/p>\n
Stay up to date with VDL<\/a>, and\u00a0learn more<\/a> about the work done in the lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n Scholarships<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \nApply for School of Communication\nscholarships<\/a><\/u>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n Connect with us<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \nConnect with Visual Communication on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIn the Visual Communication program, you will acquire strong foundational training in Art, Design, and Technology. Our degree program offers the opportunity to graduate with an emphasis in graphic design or animation. In our small, intimate studio classes, you will be guided by faculty members to foster your artistic voice while creating effective strategic approaches. Work on real-world projects in one of our experiential and professional learning opportunities at the VisualDESIGNlab and Advanced Media Lab.<\/span><\/p>\nOur wide range of studio classes will prepare you with in-demand skills and expand your abilities in a continually-evolving field for years to come. You will graduate with a highly competitive and individualized portfolio that will help you integrate seamlessly into the job market. Our alumni have started successful independent design practices and work for some of the country’s leading firms, including Yahoo, Citigroup, Motorola, Netflix, GoDaddy, Amazon Game Studios, Google, IBM, GAP, W.L. Gore, Nike, and L\u2019Oreal.<\/span><\/p>\nHIGHLIGHT REEL<\/h2>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1327\" class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\"><span id=\"E1328\" class=\"qowt-font6-HelveticaNeue\">Graphic designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Motion graphics designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">UI\/UX designer (User Interface \/ User Experience)<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Interaction designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Animator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Web designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Packaging designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Illustrator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Corporate media designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Print production designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Art director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Creative director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Design manager<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Freelance designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Advertising designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Content developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E1597\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-20\"><span id=\"E1603\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Outcomes align with Standards from the National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1604\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1605\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1606\" class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1607\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Gain functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements in two and three dimensions; color theory and its applications; and drawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Present work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Become familiar with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions of their field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Be afforded opportunities to exhibit their work and to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1615\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1616\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Art\/ Design History, Theory, and Criticism<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1617\" class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1618\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Learn to analyze works of art\/design perceptively and to evaluate them critically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Develop an understanding of the common elements and vocabulary of art\/design and of the interaction of these elements, and be able to employ this knowledge in analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Acquire the ability to place works of art\/ design in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1624\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1625\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1626\" class=\"qowt-li-14_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1627\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Acquire a working knowledge of technologies and equipment <\/span><span id=\"E1628\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><span id=\"E1629\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">applicable to their area(s) of specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1632\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1633\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Synthesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1634\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-9_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-21\"><span id=\"E1635\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">While synthesis is a lifetime process, by the end of undergraduate studies students should be able to work independently on a variety of art and\/or design problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in studio, analysis, history, and technology.<\/span><span id=\"E1636\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1637\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1638\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Specialization<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1639\" class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1640\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the major area of specialization, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic\/ intellectual goals that are evidence in their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must demonstrate their competence by developing a body of work for evaluation in the major area of study. A senior project or final presentation in the major area is required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must have the ability to form and defend value judgments about art and design and to communicate art\/ design ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons related to the practice of the major field. They are able to work collaboratively as appropriate to the area(s) of specialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1652\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">The ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions, and prototyping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization\/composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives, including those of art history, linguistics, communication and information theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge and skills in the use of basic principles, concepts, tools, techniques, procedures, and technologies sufficient to produce animation from concept to a finished product that communicates ideas and\/or stories to a viewer or to an audience. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to use the competencies listed in items below in professional contexts as appropriate to the needs of specific projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge of the principles of animation, including its visual, spatial, sound, motion, and temporal elements and features, and how these elements are combined in the development of motion graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding of and ability to use narrative, non-narrative, and other information\/language structures (linear, non-linear, thematic, cinematic, interactive, etc.) to organize content in time-based media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Ability to use concepts and processes for the development, coordination, and completion of motion graphics (examples include, but are not limited, to concept, visual, and character development; the use of scenarios and personas; and storyboarding, flowcharting, and layout).<\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1676\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding and ability to use the characteristics and capabilities of various animation methods and technologies in creative and project development contexts. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div>\n<p>Want to know more about the Visual Communication program, the Graphic Design or Animation emphasis? 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Connect with Visual Communication on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIn the Visual Communication program, you will acquire strong foundational training in Art, Design, and Technology. Our degree program offers the opportunity to graduate with an emphasis in graphic design or animation. In our small, intimate studio classes, you will be guided by faculty members to foster your artistic voice while creating effective strategic approaches. Work on real-world projects in one of our experiential and professional learning opportunities at the VisualDESIGNlab and Advanced Media Lab.<\/span><\/p>\nOur wide range of studio classes will prepare you with in-demand skills and expand your abilities in a continually-evolving field for years to come. You will graduate with a highly competitive and individualized portfolio that will help you integrate seamlessly into the job market. Our alumni have started successful independent design practices and work for some of the country’s leading firms, including Yahoo, Citigroup, Motorola, Netflix, GoDaddy, Amazon Game Studios, Google, IBM, GAP, W.L. Gore, Nike, and L\u2019Oreal.<\/span><\/p>\nHIGHLIGHT REEL<\/h2>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1327\" class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\"><span id=\"E1328\" class=\"qowt-font6-HelveticaNeue\">Graphic designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Motion graphics designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">UI\/UX designer (User Interface \/ User Experience)<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Interaction designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Animator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Web designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Packaging designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Illustrator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Corporate media designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Print production designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Art director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Creative director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Design manager<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Freelance designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Advertising designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Content developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E1597\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-20\"><span id=\"E1603\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Outcomes align with Standards from the National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1604\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1605\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1606\" class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1607\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Gain functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements in two and three dimensions; color theory and its applications; and drawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Present work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Become familiar with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions of their field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Be afforded opportunities to exhibit their work and to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1615\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1616\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Art\/ Design History, Theory, and Criticism<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1617\" class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1618\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Learn to analyze works of art\/design perceptively and to evaluate them critically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Develop an understanding of the common elements and vocabulary of art\/design and of the interaction of these elements, and be able to employ this knowledge in analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Acquire the ability to place works of art\/ design in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1624\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1625\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1626\" class=\"qowt-li-14_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1627\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Acquire a working knowledge of technologies and equipment <\/span><span id=\"E1628\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><span id=\"E1629\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">applicable to their area(s) of specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1632\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1633\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Synthesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1634\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-9_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-21\"><span id=\"E1635\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">While synthesis is a lifetime process, by the end of undergraduate studies students should be able to work independently on a variety of art and\/or design problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in studio, analysis, history, and technology.<\/span><span id=\"E1636\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1637\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1638\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Specialization<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1639\" class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1640\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the major area of specialization, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic\/ intellectual goals that are evidence in their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must demonstrate their competence by developing a body of work for evaluation in the major area of study. A senior project or final presentation in the major area is required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must have the ability to form and defend value judgments about art and design and to communicate art\/ design ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons related to the practice of the major field. They are able to work collaboratively as appropriate to the area(s) of specialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1652\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">The ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions, and prototyping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization\/composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives, including those of art history, linguistics, communication and information theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge and skills in the use of basic principles, concepts, tools, techniques, procedures, and technologies sufficient to produce animation from concept to a finished product that communicates ideas and\/or stories to a viewer or to an audience. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to use the competencies listed in items below in professional contexts as appropriate to the needs of specific projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge of the principles of animation, including its visual, spatial, sound, motion, and temporal elements and features, and how these elements are combined in the development of motion graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding of and ability to use narrative, non-narrative, and other information\/language structures (linear, non-linear, thematic, cinematic, interactive, etc.) to organize content in time-based media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Ability to use concepts and processes for the development, coordination, and completion of motion graphics (examples include, but are not limited, to concept, visual, and character development; the use of scenarios and personas; and storyboarding, flowcharting, and layout).<\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1676\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding and ability to use the characteristics and capabilities of various animation methods and technologies in creative and project development contexts. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div>\n<p>Want to know more about the Visual Communication program, the Graphic Design or Animation emphasis? 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In the Visual Communication program, you will acquire strong foundational training in Art, Design, and Technology. Our degree program offers the opportunity to graduate with an emphasis in graphic design or animation. In our small, intimate studio classes, you will be guided by faculty members to foster your artistic voice while creating effective strategic approaches. Work on real-world projects in one of our experiential and professional learning opportunities at the VisualDESIGNlab and Advanced Media Lab.<\/span><\/p>\nOur wide range of studio classes will prepare you with in-demand skills and expand your abilities in a continually-evolving field for years to come. You will graduate with a highly competitive and individualized portfolio that will help you integrate seamlessly into the job market. Our alumni have started successful independent design practices and work for some of the country’s leading firms, including Yahoo, Citigroup, Motorola, Netflix, GoDaddy, Amazon Game Studios, Google, IBM, GAP, W.L. Gore, Nike, and L\u2019Oreal.<\/span><\/p>\nHIGHLIGHT REEL<\/h2>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1327\" class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\"><span id=\"E1328\" class=\"qowt-font6-HelveticaNeue\">Graphic designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Motion graphics designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">UI\/UX designer (User Interface \/ User Experience)<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Interaction designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Animator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Web designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Packaging designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Illustrator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Corporate media designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Print production designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Art director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Creative director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Design manager<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Freelance designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Advertising designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Content developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E1597\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-20\"><span id=\"E1603\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Outcomes align with Standards from the National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1604\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1605\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1606\" class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1607\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Gain functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements in two and three dimensions; color theory and its applications; and drawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Present work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Become familiar with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions of their field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Be afforded opportunities to exhibit their work and to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1615\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1616\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Art\/ Design History, Theory, and Criticism<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1617\" class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1618\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Learn to analyze works of art\/design perceptively and to evaluate them critically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Develop an understanding of the common elements and vocabulary of art\/design and of the interaction of these elements, and be able to employ this knowledge in analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Acquire the ability to place works of art\/ design in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1624\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1625\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1626\" class=\"qowt-li-14_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1627\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Acquire a working knowledge of technologies and equipment <\/span><span id=\"E1628\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><span id=\"E1629\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">applicable to their area(s) of specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1632\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1633\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Synthesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1634\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-9_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-21\"><span id=\"E1635\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">While synthesis is a lifetime process, by the end of undergraduate studies students should be able to work independently on a variety of art and\/or design problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in studio, analysis, history, and technology.<\/span><span id=\"E1636\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1637\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1638\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Specialization<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1639\" class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1640\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the major area of specialization, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic\/ intellectual goals that are evidence in their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must demonstrate their competence by developing a body of work for evaluation in the major area of study. A senior project or final presentation in the major area is required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must have the ability to form and defend value judgments about art and design and to communicate art\/ design ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons related to the practice of the major field. They are able to work collaboratively as appropriate to the area(s) of specialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1652\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">The ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions, and prototyping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization\/composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives, including those of art history, linguistics, communication and information theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge and skills in the use of basic principles, concepts, tools, techniques, procedures, and technologies sufficient to produce animation from concept to a finished product that communicates ideas and\/or stories to a viewer or to an audience. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to use the competencies listed in items below in professional contexts as appropriate to the needs of specific projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge of the principles of animation, including its visual, spatial, sound, motion, and temporal elements and features, and how these elements are combined in the development of motion graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding of and ability to use narrative, non-narrative, and other information\/language structures (linear, non-linear, thematic, cinematic, interactive, etc.) to organize content in time-based media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Ability to use concepts and processes for the development, coordination, and completion of motion graphics (examples include, but are not limited, to concept, visual, and character development; the use of scenarios and personas; and storyboarding, flowcharting, and layout).<\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1676\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding and ability to use the characteristics and capabilities of various animation methods and technologies in creative and project development contexts. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div>\n<p>Want to know more about the Visual Communication program, the Graphic Design or Animation emphasis? 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Our wide range of studio classes will prepare you with in-demand skills and expand your abilities in a continually-evolving field for years to come. You will graduate with a highly competitive and individualized portfolio that will help you integrate seamlessly into the job market. Our alumni have started successful independent design practices and work for some of the country’s leading firms, including Yahoo, Citigroup, Motorola, Netflix, GoDaddy, Amazon Game Studios, Google, IBM, GAP, W.L. Gore, Nike, and L\u2019Oreal.<\/span><\/p>\nHIGHLIGHT REEL<\/h2>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1327\" class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\"><span id=\"E1328\" class=\"qowt-font6-HelveticaNeue\">Graphic designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Motion graphics designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">UI\/UX designer (User Interface \/ User Experience)<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Interaction designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Animator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Web designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Packaging designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Illustrator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Corporate media designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Print production designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Art director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Creative director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Design manager<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Freelance designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Advertising designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Content developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E1597\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-20\"><span id=\"E1603\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Outcomes align with Standards from the National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1604\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1605\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1606\" class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1607\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Gain functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements in two and three dimensions; color theory and its applications; and drawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Present work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Become familiar with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions of their field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Be afforded opportunities to exhibit their work and to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1615\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1616\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Art\/ Design History, Theory, and Criticism<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1617\" class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1618\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Learn to analyze works of art\/design perceptively and to evaluate them critically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Develop an understanding of the common elements and vocabulary of art\/design and of the interaction of these elements, and be able to employ this knowledge in analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Acquire the ability to place works of art\/ design in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1624\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1625\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1626\" class=\"qowt-li-14_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1627\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Acquire a working knowledge of technologies and equipment <\/span><span id=\"E1628\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><span id=\"E1629\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">applicable to their area(s) of specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1632\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1633\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Synthesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1634\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-9_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-21\"><span id=\"E1635\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">While synthesis is a lifetime process, by the end of undergraduate studies students should be able to work independently on a variety of art and\/or design problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in studio, analysis, history, and technology.<\/span><span id=\"E1636\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1637\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1638\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Specialization<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1639\" class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1640\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the major area of specialization, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic\/ intellectual goals that are evidence in their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must demonstrate their competence by developing a body of work for evaluation in the major area of study. A senior project or final presentation in the major area is required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must have the ability to form and defend value judgments about art and design and to communicate art\/ design ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons related to the practice of the major field. They are able to work collaboratively as appropriate to the area(s) of specialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1652\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">The ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions, and prototyping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization\/composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives, including those of art history, linguistics, communication and information theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge and skills in the use of basic principles, concepts, tools, techniques, procedures, and technologies sufficient to produce animation from concept to a finished product that communicates ideas and\/or stories to a viewer or to an audience. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to use the competencies listed in items below in professional contexts as appropriate to the needs of specific projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge of the principles of animation, including its visual, spatial, sound, motion, and temporal elements and features, and how these elements are combined in the development of motion graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding of and ability to use narrative, non-narrative, and other information\/language structures (linear, non-linear, thematic, cinematic, interactive, etc.) to organize content in time-based media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Ability to use concepts and processes for the development, coordination, and completion of motion graphics (examples include, but are not limited, to concept, visual, and character development; the use of scenarios and personas; and storyboarding, flowcharting, and layout).<\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1676\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding and ability to use the characteristics and capabilities of various animation methods and technologies in creative and project development contexts. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div>\n<p>Want to know more about the Visual Communication program, the Graphic Design or Animation emphasis? 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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS CAN I HAVE WITH THIS DEGREE? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1327\" class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\"><span id=\"E1328\" class=\"qowt-font6-HelveticaNeue\">Graphic designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Motion graphics designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">UI\/UX designer (User Interface \/ User Experience)<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Interaction designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Animator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Web designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Packaging designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Illustrator<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Corporate media designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Print production designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Art director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Creative director<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Design manager<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Freelance designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Advertising designer<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-9\">Content developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT ARE THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E1597\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-20\"><span id=\"E1603\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Outcomes align with Standards from the National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1604\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1605\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1606\" class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1607\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Gain functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements in two and three dimensions; color theory and its applications; and drawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Present work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Become familiar with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions of their field(s).<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-5_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Be afforded opportunities to exhibit their work and to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1615\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1616\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Art\/ Design History, Theory, and Criticism<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1617\" class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1618\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Learn to analyze works of art\/design perceptively and to evaluate them critically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Develop an understanding of the common elements and vocabulary of art\/design and of the interaction of these elements, and be able to employ this knowledge in analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-11_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Acquire the ability to place works of art\/ design in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1624\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1625\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1626\" class=\"qowt-li-14_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1627\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Acquire a working knowledge of technologies and equipment <\/span><span id=\"E1628\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><span id=\"E1629\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">applicable to their area(s) of specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1632\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1633\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Synthesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1634\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-9_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-21\"><span id=\"E1635\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">While synthesis is a lifetime process, by the end of undergraduate studies students should be able to work independently on a variety of art and\/or design problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in studio, analysis, history, and technology.<\/span><span id=\"E1636\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E1637\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-17\"><span id=\"E1638\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Specialization<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1639\" class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1640\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the major area of specialization, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic\/ intellectual goals that are evidence in their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must demonstrate their competence by developing a body of work for evaluation in the major area of study. A senior project or final presentation in the major area is required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-25_1 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">Students must have the ability to form and defend value judgments about art and design and to communicate art\/ design ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons related to the practice of the major field. They are able to work collaboratively as appropriate to the area(s) of specialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1652\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">The ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions, and prototyping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization\/composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives, including those of art history, linguistics, communication and information theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS?_0\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE ANIMATION EMPHASIS? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E1651\" class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge and skills in the use of basic principles, concepts, tools, techniques, procedures, and technologies sufficient to produce animation from concept to a finished product that communicates ideas and\/or stories to a viewer or to an audience. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to use the competencies listed in items below in professional contexts as appropriate to the needs of specific projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1668\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Knowledge of the principles of animation, including its visual, spatial, sound, motion, and temporal elements and features, and how these elements are combined in the development of motion graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1670\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding of and ability to use narrative, non-narrative, and other information\/language structures (linear, non-linear, thematic, cinematic, interactive, etc.) to organize content in time-based media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1672\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Ability to use concepts and processes for the development, coordination, and completion of motion graphics (examples include, but are not limited, to concept, visual, and character development; the use of scenarios and personas; and storyboarding, flowcharting, and layout).<\/span><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-li-15_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\">\n<p id=\"E1667\" class=\"x-scope qowt-li-22_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-19\"><span id=\"E1674\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E1676\" class=\"qowt-font3-Arial\">Functional understanding and ability to use the characteristics and capabilities of various animation methods and technologies in creative and project development contexts. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div>\n<p>Want to know more about the Visual Communication program, the Graphic Design or Animation emphasis? 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