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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.

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  • 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.).

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  • 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.

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  • Student winners in LaunchNET elevator pitch contest hold up oversized checks
    VCD Student Wins Top Prize in Elevator Pitch Competition

    Senior VCD B.F.A. student Abigail Holeman, whose capstone project won an Award for Diligence, has taken that brand design to new heights. Teddy Denim, and her business concept and excellent pitch, recently won Abigail a $1,000 prize in the annual LaunchNET competition.

  • VCD student Kateryna Karelina, illustration and communications intern at the NASA Glenn Research Center
    Balancing School, Family and NASA
    Oct 29, 2024

    A full-time internship at NASA. Studying for a degree from Kent State University. Add two small children to the mix. This is daily life for Ukrainian native Kateryna Karelina. And she loves it.

  • VCD Student Thomas Gruber laughing at the track at a race with his camera
    On Track for Success: VCD Junior's Eye for Photography Takes Him Places
    May 02, 2024

    When he was 15, VCD junior Thomas Gruber signed up for Hudson High School's photography class because he thought it sounded fun. Little did he know at the time that this was one door opening that would change his whole life.

  • Amanda Stayer smiles for the camera in front of a green screen set
    A Dream Job That Sparkles and Shines
    May 09, 2024

    Photography alum Amanda Stayer ‘23 is working in her dream job as a studio coordinator for fashion company David Yurman in New York City. In this role, Stayer wears many hats in managing David Yurman’s photo studio and product e-commerce.

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