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Visual Arts and Design

Whether your dream is to become a film producer or a video game designer, our visual arts and design programs offer students hands-on learning experiences that allow them to pursue their creative interests and prepare for their future careers. Students can also participate in the QU in LA program, a semester-long study abroad program where they can study in Los Angeles and intern at companies such as Meta and Blizzard Entertainment.

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By the Numbers

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+9.4% In Demand

The projected percent change in employment for film and video editor occupations from 2022 to 2032. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

+22K Job Openings

About 22,800 openings are projected each year, on average, in graphic design occupations due to employment growth and replacing workers who leave the occupations permanently. (U.S. of Bureau Labor Statistics, 2023)

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$72K Well Compensated

The average annual salary for game designers is $72,833. (Zippia, 2023)

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Unleash your creative potential

Whether your dream is to become a film producer or you want to become a videogame designer, our visual arts and design program will help you make your dreams come true. All of our visual arts and design majors offer students hands-on learning experiences, making sure they understand all of the skills that are necessary for their future career.

Interested in becoming a game designer? Along with being able to take concentrated courses that will allow you to focus on your interests, we also have a game lab where students can work in teams to build their own game prototypes. For students interested in film, television and media arts, they will be immersed in their program from day one, through their classes that allow them to learn all phases of digital media production.

Regardless of their major, students a part of our visual arts and design program will receive an immersive education that will prepare them for their future.

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The Ed McMahon Communications Center houses a fully functional studio where you can write, product and direct your own productions.
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Tell your story with cinematic detail using our professional-grade 4K video cameras.
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Our fully-functional television studio includes a 4K editing suite with more than 90 media workstations.
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Utilize your natural surroundings and top-notch recording equipment in our open-air studio.
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Our students have access to multiple design labs around campus to bring their ideas to life.
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Play your favorite games and participate in tournaments in our state-of-the-art eSports lab.
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In addition to being the home of the club eSports team, the lab has dedicated open recreation time and intramural tournaments, and hosts several academic classes.

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Quinnipiac University in Los Angeles

Quinnipiac University in Los Angeles is a year-round program that allows students to live, work and learn in the heart of America’s entertainment industry. Los Angeles is home to the “Big 5” film studios, 10 professional sports franchises, major broadcast news network bureaus and a media market that reaches millions daily.

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Partner with real clients

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Get a head start at The Agency

As a School of Communications student, you can build your portfolio in real time with real clients at The Agency, our award-winning, full-service, student-run interdisciplinary firm. Students majoring in advertising, public relations, and graphic and interactive design work with real-world businesses, including Lego, Peanuts Worldwide Inc. and Sikorsky. The Agency is well-equipped to handle communications needs such as web design, app design, promotional materials, print collateral, marketing research, social media management, social media analytics, media relations, community engagement, data analysis, special events, strategic planning and branding.

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We've sorted each of our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs into 16 unique Areas of Interest. Explore these categories to discover which programs and delivery methods best align with your educational and career goals. As you browse each program, you will learn more about what to expect as a student here at Quinnipiac — from our state-of-the-art facilities and workspaces to the career development and academic advising resources at your disposal.

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