Veronica Vaughan, Graduate Coordinator for Visual Communication 214-954-3636; Veronica.Vaughan@tamuc.edu
Requires at least 60 semester hours.
| Research capstone (6 semester hours required) | ||
| ARTS 595 | Research Literature & Techniques | 3 |
| ARTS 552 | Advanced Techniques for Design Centric Presentation | 3 |
| Required Courses (39 semester hours) | ||
| ARTS 540 | Creative Methodology | 3 |
| ARTS 541 | Design Education, Theory & Practice | 3 |
| ARTS 542 | Design Writing | 3 |
| ARTS 543 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ARTS 545 | Exhibition Topic | 3 |
| ARTS 585 | Research Methods & Procedures | 3 |
| ARTS 546 | Design Studio Processes | 3 |
| ARTS 547 | Design Teaching Mentorship | 1-3 |
| ARTS 548 | Project Design & Implementation | 6 |
| ARTS 549 | User-centered Design Experience | 3 |
| ARTS 550 | Ideation, Process and Product | 3 |
| ARTS 551 | Creative Promotion and Innovation | 3 |
| Required Support Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| ARTS 507 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTS 511 | The History of American Typography | 3 |
| ARTS 502 | Design Teaching Methods | 3 |
| ARTS 506 | Design Teaching Environment | 3 |
| ARTS 553 | Pedagogy Research | 3 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
