Overview

In the Graphic Communication major at University of Maryland University College, you'll receive training in graphic art and design, computer graphics, communication, business-oriented writing, and publication. You'll become well-versed in the language of design and adept at the Adobe Suite of software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, and Flash.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to:

Produce effective visual communications by applying principles of composition, layout, color theory, and context

Plan, design, and create interactive solutions, such as user interfaces, motion graphics, mobile applications, and web designs

Use professional, analytical, collaborative, and technical design skills to support team goals, roles, and responsibilities

Define and direct creative strategy in a business environment by combining scope, messaging, and evaluation of success in an overarching design campaign

In past projects, students have had the opportunity to:

Create a portfolio to demonstrate work to potential employers

Develop a business plan for a communication arts business

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Design I: Arrangement and Color

Intermediate Drawing

Typography and Layout

Intermediate Graphic Communication: Portfolio Development

Digital Media

Digital Media II: Time and Motion

Advanced Graphic Communication: Professional Branding

Motion Graphics

Graphic Communication Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences Digital Media View 196 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United States

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary education (high school graduation): If you have earned fewer than 24 transferable credits at a U.S. college or university, you must verify your completion of the equivalent of a U.S. secondary education by doing one of the following:

Requesting an evaluation from an approved international credit evaluation service
Providing official transcripts showing completion of the U.S. General Education Development, known as the GED, exam with a passing score

Tuition Fee

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International

14970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

14970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

9720 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 324 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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