Semester 1

• VMA-100 Cultures and Careers in Visual Art Credits: 3 *

• Satisfies the Learning Community Requirement

• VMA-132 Typography I, Form, Style, & Hierarchy Credits: 3 *
• VMA-102 Visual Design: Composition and Color Credits: 3 *
• VMA-104 Drawing from Observation Credits: 3 *
• VMA-114 History of Graphic Design Credits: 3 *

Semester 2

• VMA-133 Typography II: Layout, Typesetting, and Systems Credits: 3 *

• Pre/Co requisite for VMA-232 Visual Design Lab I  

• VMA-129 Visual Design with HTML & CSS Credits: 3 *
• VMA-135 Digital Illustration Credits: 3 *

• This course provides important skills needed to succeed in core courses.

• VMA-106 Digital Imaging for Artists and Designers Credits: 3 *

• This course provides important skills needed to succeed in core courses.

• ENG-111 College Writing I Credits: 3

Semester 3

• VMA-232 Visual Design Lab I Credits: 3 *

• Prerequisite for VMA-233 Visual Design Lab II  

• VMA-275 Interactive Design I Credits: 3 *
• Elective - Career Elective Credits: 3*
  Career Elective Courses:
  VMA-103 , VMA-118 , VMA-130 , VMA-140 , VMA-205 , VMA-207 , VMA-261 , VMA-262 , VMA-299 , INT-299AHC  
• ENG-112 College Writing II Credits: 3
• VMA-111 Introduction to Mass Media Credits: 3
• GenEd -QPS Quantitative Problem Solving Credits: 3-4

Semester 4

• VMA-233 Visual Design Lab II Credits: 3 *
• Elective - Career Elective Credits: 3*
  Career Elective Courses:
  VMA-103 , VMA-118 , VMA-130 , VMA-140 , VMA-205 , VMA-207 , VMA-261 , VMA-262 , VMA-299 , INT-299AHC  
• GenEd -SR Scientific Reasoning Credits: 4
• GenEd -E General Education Elective Credits: 3-4

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

• Approach visual design as a thoughtful, iterative process that includes research, problem-solving, ideation, prototyping, and refinement.
• Apply core principles of typography, color, composition, and image-making, across both print and digital media.
• Create a professional portfolio that supports transfer to four-year programs, internship opportunities, and entry-level design employment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard software for vector graphics, image editing, layout, and interactive design, and prepare files that meet professional production requirements for both print and digital media.
• Manage time and resources effectively to meet project goals, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Communicate design concepts clearly and confidently through written, verbal, and visual presentations.
• Engage in critique, collaboration, and analysis to support creative growth and communicate ideas with peers, clients, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with others by valuing different perspectives, supporting open exchange of ideas, and recognizing the role of design in building community and shared understanding.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program will produce a portfolio of design work demonstrating foundation and entry-level skills and knowledge needed for careers in fields such as: advertising, print and digital book design, editorial design, environmental design, experience design, identity design, illustration, information design, in-house design, interaction design, motion graphics, packaging, print design, product design, typography, UX design, and web design.

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• Lesley University Visual Design Graphic-Interactive Program
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