On Campus
A graphic design degree allows you to combine your artistic talent with cutting edge technology to create eye-catching designs. In the Visual Communication and Design program at UNK, students receive a well-rounded fine art studio foundation with a design emphasis that involves current practices, technology and theory of graphic design layout, typography, identity branding systems, illustration, packaging, motion graphics and web design.
Students graduate with the artistic ability, technical knowledge and communication skills to translate words, ideas and images into bold designs that connect with audiences, and to see those projects through from conception to production.
The unique intersection of visual art, marketing and communications give those with a graphic design degree a background that sets them up for success in their careers. UNK alumni have found jobs at graphic design firms, advertising agencies, web companies and more.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Visual Communication and Design Comprehensive Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minor Offered
Visual Communication and Design minor available on-campus
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
The class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Visual Communication and Design degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. For more information about requirements and course options, consult with your academic advisor.
"The thing that I loved about UNK is that the classes are so close knitt. My classmates and I, we just fed off each other. We'd stay in the art lab for hours on end and just kinda learn from each other. That was huge, and I think a very important skill once you get out in the real world.
Sayler Screenprinting, Kearney, NE
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Visual Communication and Design graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Visual Communication and Design Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
