Overview
Key facts
Offering majors in Advertising, Digital Media, Graphic Design and Studio Art, the Visual Communication program from American University in Dubai endeavours to develop awareness and critical perception of the historical, cultural and theoretical foundations for art and design.
The curriculum encourages the amalgamation of aesthetics, technique, concept development, critical thinking and digital technology.
The primary goal of the Department of Visual Communication and its programs is to deliver an educational experience based on the best practice and standards of quality institutions of art and design.
We provide an academic curriculum, professional instruction, and world-class facilities and technologies, culminating is a creative and dynamic learning environment.
Upon completion of the degree program, students will be able to:
- Effectively articulate the conceptual foundations of visual communication works;
- Demonstrate the design process for developing new, creative visual communication projects;
- Execute the production and presentation of new works of art and visual design;
- Evaluate and critique contemporary art and design works;
- Recognize and integrate the ethical, and sociocultural ideals of the target audience in each work of visual communication.
Career
At AUD our ultimate goals is to produce well-rounded, employable graduates, equipped with knowledge and experience of the workplace as well as a university degree.
We offer exciting opportunities for undergraduates and graduates looking to gain experience in a variety of different fields such as IT, design, research and business. If you have a desire to learn AND earn in a unique environment. You might be just what we’re looking for
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Advertising
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Studio Art
- Outdoor and online advertising
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Communication Sciences Corporate Communication View 6 other Bachelors in Communication Sciences in United Arab EmiratesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body;
- International TOEFL®or Academic IELTSTM or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam. PBT is accepted from specific centers in the UAE;
- The University administers the ACCUPLACERTM Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level. Students may substitute the SAT for this, depending on the score.
Tuition Fee
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International
22324 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11162 EUR per semester during 48 months. -
National
22324 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11162 EUR per semester during 48 months.
- AED 46,200 per semester
Living costs for Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.