Graduate Communications Design (MS)
Master of Science (MS) in Communications Design
The Master of Science in Communications Design is a 48-credit degree program that deals with all aspects of transforming information and ideas into visual forms. Course work involves a wide range of verbal and visual language systems. Design projects relate to extensive communications applications involving various aspects of society. Representative solutions utilize graphic design, corporate identity, publications design, computer graphics, and typography.
Master of Science (MS) in Communications Design, Digital Design Emphasis
Master of Science in Communications Design with an emphasis in Digital Design is a 48-credit degree program that combines graphic design and time-based media. This emphasis requires a significant level of conceptual and technical competence in order to meet the demands of courses that utilize advanced computer-based technologies.
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The application deadline for the MS Communications Design and the MS Package Design is January 5.
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Curriculum
G2130-Requirements for MS Communications Design, 2011
Semester 1
Complete these courses.DES-618 Typography I
DES-620 Visual Communications I
DES-625 Visual Perception
DES-680 Digital Design
Semester 2
Complete these courses.DES-619 Typography II
DES-621 Visual Communications II OR
DES-681 Interactive Design I
DES-677 Electronic Pre-Press OR
DES-683 Motion Design I
HA-601 Art History: Western Art OR
HD-662 History of Communications Design
Semester 3
Complete these courses.DES-624 Communications Seminar OR
DES-682 Interactive Design II
DES-636 Visual Communications III OR
DES-684 Motion Design II
DES-626 Corporate Image Planning OR
DES-634 Marketing OR
DES-640 Design Management
DES-660 Directed Research
Semester 4
Complete these courses plus 3 credits of Electives.HD-505 History Of Modern Design OR
OR HD-506 OR
FA-688 Critical History of Photography
DES-699A Thesis I
Semester 5
Complete this course.DES-699B Thesis II
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