Visual Communication

Graduate Visual Communications Courses

The School of Visual Communication offers a program of study leading to the Master of Arts in photography with a specialization in visual communication.

The M.A. requires at least 45 quarter hours of graduate coursework. Students can concentrate in either photographic communication (photojournalism, multi-media, and documentary) or photographic illustration (product, editorial, and/or architectural). Requirements include a thesis project or presentation (five hours), VICO 522, VICO 520, and electives. A portfolio review is held at the end of the first quarter of study.

Application

To apply, you should have a 3.0 undergraduate grade-point average (g.p.a.) on a 4.0 scale, although other factors-professional experience, portfolio, or test results, for example- may qualify you for admission if your g.p.a. is lower. Submit completed application forms, the application fee, and two official transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979. International students from non-English-speaking countries are required to achieve a TOEFL score of 600. You must also submit three letters of recommendation, a resume, a non-returnable slide portfolio of your work, and a statement of 500 words or less about why you want to attend graduate school to the graduate program chair, School of Visual Communication, Ohio University, 301 Seigfred Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979. The final date for application is March 1. Materials should be sent well in advance of the due date; only complete applications are considered. A campus visit prior to the March 1 application deadline is strongly recommended.

Financial Aid

The school awards a limited number of teaching associateships and full-tuition scholarships. Selection is competitive and based upon openings and funding. You must maintain a 3.0 g.p.a to retain support. To be considered, mark the appropriate item on the application for graduate admission.

See the financial aid section for information on financial aid programs available through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

For Further Information

Write to the graduate program chair, School of Visual Communication, Ohio University, Seigfred Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979, or visit the school's Web site: https://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/99-01/areas/vico.htm ) December 11, 2000.

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