The program involves the student in structured courses within two majors, Communications Design and Packaging Design, and a concentration in Digital Design. The final stage of the curriculum is the Thesis, which provides knowledge of the problem-solving process through Directed Research and over the succeeding two semesters, gives the student the opportunity to develop an extensive, innovative project. Work on the thesis is done under the direction of a general faculty advisor and a major discipline faculty advisor. M.S. in Communications Design Communications Design 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, photography, computer graphics, illustration, and typography. M.S. in Communications Design, Digital Design Concentration Communications Design students are offered the option of concentration in Digital Design, which combines graphic design, computer technology and mixed media. This concentration requires a significant level of conceptual and technical competence in order to meet prerequisite requirements of advanced computer-based courses. With the permission of the chair, students may cross traditional lines and take advanced classes in other departments.