Q: Quick question, I'm interested in going to school for Graphic Design. Visual Communications is basically the same right? --Angel
A: I would say that Graphic Design is a form of Visual Communication. Visual Communications is a broader subject and wouldn’t focus on print media specifically. The Graphic Design course at FIDM stays closer to that discipline specifically with the option of also specializing in either the branding or entertainment aspects of graphic design. Basically you could say a graphic designer is a visual communicator but getting a degree in Visual Communications doesn’t make you a graphic designer. The skills are there but there is a definite difference between the two. It breaks it down pretty well on this website under the perspective students – majors tab.
Hi Josh, I just got accepted to FIDM and I start in July. Before I begin my dream, any words of advice-things to remember-best way to excel in classes-anything at all will really help. =)
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Posted by: Josh | 05/13/2010 at 05:41 PM
Josh, thanks for taking my question! Now I'm more familiar with the difference after attending the Open House this summer as well. I will apply for Vis. Comm. and hope to attend Winter 2011. -- Angel
Posted by: Angel | 08/31/2010 at 12:37 PM
Hey! I'm super interested in being a visual communications major at FIDM but I can't find alot of info on it. Salary? What type of degree? Can you find alot of jobs? Thanks!
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