The Visual Communication Design curriculum addresses the incredible breadth of skills the discipline requires, from critical thinking and principles of successful communication to the extensive took kit of technology.

Actual course content may occasionally deviate somewhat from the descriptions included here. Such changes are made with the intention of improving courses, including updating their content.

Academic policies for Visual Communication Design majors

Students proceeding to the 300 and 400 level Visual Communication courses must maintain a Herron studio grade point average of 3.0 in their major studio courses and an overall grade point average of 2.0. Students falling below these requirements will be notified, placed on probation, and are required to submit a portfolio for review. Students on probation failing to submit a portfolio will be denied advancement to higher-level Visual Communication courses.

Readmission of former students

Former students in good standing who withdraw in accordance with the regulations of the school and who desire to return within two years should notify the Herron Student Services Office. Students who have been gone for two or more calendar years must follow the current bulletin requirements and meet all departmental curriculum requirements offered at the time of their return. All BFA students who interrupt their major course of study for more than five calendar years are required to pass a portfolio review prior to enrollment in 300 or 400 level studio courses. For Visual Communication students, no major course completed more than five years previously will be accepted toward the Visual Communication graduation requirements.

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