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campus as well as professional organizations and networking outside of the university. Students are
also prepared to continue on to graduate school and future academic pursuits.

Careers
The field of visual communication is a successful and expanding industry. Students will be exposed to
a liberal arts program that provides access to technology, research and training to enter this vast
career with success. There are various opportunities in advertising in print, multimedia, product and
fashion design; as well as in new media (motion graphics, video, animation, web and game design).

The Prince George’s County, Baltimore/Washington metropolitan areas are major centers for the arts,
government, entertainment, technology, business and culture both nationally and internationally.
This rapidly expanding area and beyond will allow graduates to find creative employment and
research opportunities in related fields. Additionally, VCDMA faculty actively assists students with
obtaining internships and at times employment opportunities in the field, both locally and nationally.
The vast employment opportunities available for visual communication graduates include:
• Design and animation studios

• Online and web design companies

• Video game and development companies

• Book, magazines and newspapers

• Publishing houses

• Textile and industrial/product design companies

• Film, motion graphics and video production companies and studios

• Advertising agencies

• Boutiques, clothing stores, department stores, clothing buyers/manufacturers; stylist(s)

• Theaters, athletic and entertainment venues

• Museums and galleries

• Government and non-profit organizations

• Cable, local and international television networks and stations

• Social media organizations and companies

Admission Requirements
The student must officially declare fine arts as a major in VCDMA (and select a concentration) by
entering it on his/her initial application for admission or by submitting the Declaration of Major form.
Students are entered as pre-majors and then after passing appropriate portfolios reviews,
coursework, etc. students move onto becoming majors. All students applying for admission to visual

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