College Record 2024-2025

Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Arts

CIP: 50.0401
HEGIS: 1601.00

Major Requirements

A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all COM major courses.

Complete all of the following:

ART-101Foundations of Art and Design † *

3

ART-281Digital Photography †

3

COM-122Communication and Our World(s) † *

3

COM-123Public Speaking †

3

COM-201Group Culture and Communication †

3

COM-205Visual Communication Design † *

3

COM-250Graphic Design †

3

COM-310Digital Media Integration

3

COM-320Professional and Technical Writing †

3

COM-321Digital Space and Social Change †

3

COM-330Advanced Design

3

COM-340Interactive Design

3

COM-350Publication Design †

3

COM-450Senior Capstone: Convergence in Professional Practice †

3

ENG-218Principles of Creative Writing † *

3

ENG-220Reading the World †

3

ENG-301Editing and Publishing †

3

ENG-319Creative Nonfiction †

3

Total Credit Hours:54

Field Period:

COM-290Visual Communication Design Field Period

3

COM-394Visual Communication Design Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Degree Requirements Summary

>Complete Compass Curriculum Requirements.
>Complete one 3-credit laboratory science course.
>Complete Major Requirements specific to each academic degree program.
>Complete one Field Period® for every 30 Keuka College credits.
>Achieve a minimum major GPA of 2.00 unless otherwise specified by the major.
>Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 unless otherwise specified by the major.
>Complete a minimum of 120 total credits.
>Complete Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement: BS 60 LAS / BA 90 LAS
>The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily.

This documentation is provided as an advising tool and should not be considered a contract between a student and Keuka College. Keuka College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.

* Also fulfills a General Education requirement; cannot be counted twice in the credit total
† Liberal Arts Credit