Visual Communication Design – Art and Media, Master of Arts (Art and Design)
Study Discipline: Architecture & Design, Arts & Humanities
Study Programme Details
City: Otaniemi
Country: Finland
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of visual communication with the Master’s Programme in Art and Media Visual Communication Design (VCD) major. This international learning community is dedicated to exploring innovative approaches within visual communication. In response to contemporary conditions, our program challenges conventional notions of graphic design, encouraging you to redefine your practice within broader societal and environmental contexts. Proficiency areas include information design, visual narratives, and type & written language, fostering a shift towards public engagement, sustainability, and diverse knowledge domains. The VCD major offers dedicated time and space for the evolution of your design approach, supported by a vibrant community, collaboration, and peer learning, all seamlessly integrating theory and practice.
Overview
Elevate your expertise in visual communication through the Master’s Programme in Art and Media Visual Communication Design (VCD) major. This international community pioneers new approaches to visual communication, challenging traditional graphic design norms. Responding to contemporary dynamics, our program guides you in redefining your design practice within broader societal and environmental frameworks. Specialized in information design, visual narratives, and type & written language, the curriculum steers your design focus towards public engagement, sustainability, and diverse knowledge domains. With a perfect blend of theory and practice, the VCD major provides a supportive environment for continuous evolution, fostering individual design approaches backed by community, collaboration, and peer learning.
Admission Requirements
- The bachelor’s degree must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits or three years of full-time study.
- The degree must give eligibility to apply for master’s degree studies at university in the awarding country.
IELTS Academic: overall score 6.5, and writing score 5.5. - TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): 92, and 22 for Writing
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): 62, and 54 for Writing
Engaging with diverse literature, writing, and discussion encourages you to evaluate the role of visual communication in the society and the environment, and the discursive and material properties that converge in your design practice. Critical perspectives shed light on urgent political issues, such as representation, diversity, and social and environmental justice. Intensive courses introduce you to necessary tools and skills to accomplish contemporary design projects, whether you are into data, visual storytelling, or typographic expression.
For non-EU/EEA citizens, €15000/y
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates emerge as influential professionals, shaping the visual landscape as Visual Communication Strategists, Brand Identity Designers, Information Design Specialists, Digital Media Art Directors, and Sustainability Communication Consultants. Experience a fulfilling career that transcends traditional boundaries.
Visa Requirements:
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