Visual Communication Design (M.A.)

Visual Communication Design (M.A.)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Core Courses
ARTS 515Issues in Contemporary Art3
ARTS 524Advanced Typography3
ARTS 532Vector Illustration3
ARTS 540Publication Design3
ARTS 542Digital Imaging3
ARTS 571Advanced Graphic Design3
ARTS 578Interactive Design3
ARTS 603History of Graphic Design3
Choose six credit hours of ARTS Electives6
Total Hours30

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 30 hours
  • A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
  • No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
  • Degree must be completed within 5 years
  • Liberty University course work that is more than 10 years old may not be applied towards towards this degree. Students are required to repeat the course if it has exceeded the age limit
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date 

Program Offered in Online Format

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
ARTS 515 Issues in Contemporary Art 3
ARTS 524 Advanced Typography 3
ARTS 603 History of Graphic Design 3
 Hours9
Second Semester
ARTS 532 Vector Illustration 3
ARTS 540 Publication Design 3
ARTS 542 Digital Imaging 3
 Hours9
Second Year
First Semester
ARTS 571 Advanced Graphic Design 3
ARTS 578 Interactive Design 3
 Hours6
Second Semester
ARTS Elective 3
ARTS Elective 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours30
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