Overview

Visual Communication Design students have opportunities to participate in human-centered cause-based design for non-profit clients through coursework in the student design agency at the University of Indianapolis and prepare a professional portfolio for a career in design.

Advantages

Gain skills in visual organization principles, creative problem-solving, and conceptual thinking
Build competencies in industry-standard software and technologies
Spend time with professors to improve skills, work on individual challenges, and build your professional portfolio
Learn to work as part of a team and collaborate with other creative professionals in small classes
Take advantage of networking opportunities in Indianapolis
Learn how to properly communicate and articulate ideas
Conduct efficient research and analysis methods for understanding design problems
Learn how to be an adaptable designer who can keep pace with new trends
Network with professional designers through student membership in the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) or the American Advertising Federation (AAF)

Potential careers

Work as part of a design team for a large or small company
Design print and online media on a marketing or PR team
Design websites and digital ad spaces
Work as a strategist, developing brands and identities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Typography
History of Western Art
Visual Communication Design
Creative Strategies
Web Design
Digital Photography
History of Graphic Design
New Media Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

UIndy operates on a rolling admission basis and continues to admit students for a given term as long as space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

UIndy Application
Passport
High school results
Proof of English proficiency

The University of Indianapolis has a test optional admission policy.

An official high school transcript is required in order to be considered for undergraduate admission; however, students can submit any evidence that best demonstrates their college preparedness and ability to enrich the University's campus community.
In some cases, the University may ask for additional evidence of college preparedness including, but not limited to, a personal statement, letters of reference, or a graded writing sample.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Out-of-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Advantages

Potential careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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