Design and Visual Communications Degree, Program Information at Suny College at Buffalo

A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. Find Colleges Offering Design and Visual Communications Degree.

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Speech Clarity
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Job Description
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
Salary and Wages
Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Annual Salary: $53,970
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.95
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 47,978
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 51,412
- Percent Job Growth: 7.16%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Deductive Reasoning
Graphic Designers
Job Description
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Salary and Wages
Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY
- Total Employment: 710
- Average Annual Salary: $40,960
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.69
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 260,831
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 286,424
- Percent Job Growth: 9.81%
Important Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Originality
Set and Exhibit Designers
Job Description
Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 12,205
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 14,373
- Percent Job Growth: 17.77%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Visualization
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Design and Visual Communications

	Total
Overall
All Students	63

By Gender
Male	18
Female	45

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	3
Hispanic	-
White	53
Unknown	7

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in New York

Cuny New York City College of Technology

300 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 56

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Cuny Bronx Community College

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Bronx, NY 10453

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

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Cazenovia College

22 Sullivan St
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising

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New York, NY 10022

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 17

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Business and Management

Pratt Institute - Main

200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 207

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

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