Program Overview
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Duration
1 Year (Self-Paced)
Can be done in 6 months
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Total Courses
10
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Total Credit Hours
60 Hours
Southeastern Michigan University's Visual Communication program offers students a comprehensive education that combines academic rigor with hands-on experience. Our expert faculty members create a supportive learning environment, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in the dynamic field of visual communication. From graphic design to multimedia storytelling, our program empowers students to convey powerful messages and create engaging visual experiences.
Creative Foundation And Skill Development:
The College of Applied Arts begins with a strong emphasis on building a creative foundation and honing essential skills. Students explore various artistic mediums and techniques, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of applied arts. This foundation prepares students to express their creativity and expertise in their chosen field.
Industry Connections And Collaborations:
Beyond the studio, our College of Applied Arts places a significant emphasis on fostering industry connections and collaborations. Students have opportunities to engage with professionals, participate in art exhibitions, and collaborate on real-world projects. These experiences not only enhance their artistic portfolios but also provide valuable insights into the professional art world.
Cultural Diversity And Artistic Globalization:
The College of Applied Arts at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to Nurturing cultural diversity and promoting artistic globalization. Our curriculum integrates art from various cultures and encourages students to explore different artistic traditions. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs, international art exhibitions, and collaborations with artists from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on applied arts.
This course explores the cultural purposes, visual elements of arts and the methodologies of art history. The course presents an overview of drawing, printing, painting and still photography. History of Arts in various continents is discussed in this course.
This course introduces you to the concept of Digital Printing, Photography and 3D Printing. The course explores how 3D models are visualized and history and future of Virtual World. Digital Video, audio and cinematography is discussed in detail in this course.
This course provides a brief overview of Interior design. The course explores the concept of post modern architecture, history of home decoration and day-lighting strategies. Green housing which is an essential element in the house building process is discussed in detailed in this course.
Visual communication in contemporary media typically combines a range of resources - written, visual, aural, and spatial. You will be able to develop a set of techniques and frameworks to analyse these complex texts, and to explore how they create meanings.
A hands-on introduction to the technical & creative uses of digital photography. The course will explore the use of digital technologies to compose, shoot, scan, alter, & print images, as well as considering the ways in which photographic meaning has been changed by the use of the computer.
This course offers a complete guide to 3D modeling: beginning with the essential concepts about the 3D space and moving on to the most powerful tools used for design, architecture and engineering.
This course continues with the tradition of delivering technical information in a quick and easy format. It offers a detailed look at VIZ, the 3D modeling and animation program for Autodesk.
This course is designed to help you learn how to communicate your ideas using the basic elements of digital media. Devoting a chapter to each tool, it skillfully introduces multimedia components such as text, graphics, audio, animation, and video.
This course is a comprehensive introduction to electronic drafting and design is designed to meet the needs of 1) those that drafting skills which need to apply drafting to electronics, 2) those with electronics skills, and 3) those who need exposure to electronics applications and drafting fundamentals.
This course provides you a true foundation in graphic communication and nature of visual information. It emphasizes sketching and visualization techniques throughout the course. It also discusses in detail about technical domains of documentation graphics and animation and presentation graphics.
Cost of Attendance
| Tuition Fee Breakdown | Cost |
|---|---|
| MASTERS DEGREE | $27,000 |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $0.00 |
| Study Materials | $0.00 |
| Food Cost | $0.00 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $27,000 |
WHERE AFFORDABILITY
Meets Opportunity
At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.
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Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education
Credit Hours
60 Hours
Course Duration
1 Year (Self-Paced)
Courses Offered
10