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Experience the bustling heart of downtown Dallas at our Universities Center of Dallas. Our extended university location at El Centro College offers an advanced, dedicated visual communication studio, labs and letterpress room. Visual communication students can earn their B.F.A. or M.F.A. while working with industry leaders to explore emphases including new media, art direction and design communication. We also offer graduate programs including business administration and accounting. Let the cityscape inspire your next adventure. We’ll meet you there.
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Accounting (MSA)
The Master of Science in Accounting is designed for those who want to specialize in accounting at the graduate level. It is a good choice whether you choose to build on your undergraduate accounting major or have a limited or no accounting background. The MSA is excellent preparation if you are planning a career in public accounting, industry or government.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
36 hours
No thesis required
Art (MA) Visual Communication Emphasis
The advanced degree with an emphasis in visual communication centers on meeting the needs of practicing professionals in the expanding field of visual communication who aspire to achieve a higher level of proficiency in creative innovation, design professional practice and design leadership. The program explores creative process innovation; design professional practice leadership, strategy, process and product; and creative marketing promotion grounded in a social and business perspective. Courses for this degree are taught at Universities Center at Dallas (UCD) in Downtown Dallas.
2 Years
No foreign language credits required
30 to 36 Hours
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Art (MFA) Visual Communication Emphasis
The advanced degree with an emphasis in visual communication centers on meeting the needs of practicing professionals in the expanding field of visual communication who aspire to achieve a higher level of proficiency in creative innovation, design professional practice and design leadership. The program explores creative process innovation; design professional practice leadership, strategy, process and product; and creative marketing promotion grounded in a social and business perspective. Courses for this degree are taught at Universities Center at Dallas (UCD) in Downtown Dallas.
3 Years
No foreign language credits required
60 Hours
Thesis Exhibition with Support Paper
New Media Emphasis, Visual Communication (BFA)
The concentration in New Media pairs creative thinking and refined design skills with computer-based multimedia and motion design. Students study a variety of media including motion graphics, modeling, animation, video, gaming concepts, interactive web, and mobile apps to become innovative multimedia designers. A broad understanding of software applications and the concepts underlying them give students the capacity to stay current in this evolving field of Visual Communication. All visual communication courses above the sophomore level are taught at the Universities Center at Dallas (UCD) in Downtown Dallas.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
126 hours
No thesis required
Visual Communication (BFA) Art Direction Emphasis
The concentration in Art Direction prepares students for professional positions as creative team leaders who target specific market audiences and produce client branding, single ads or campaigns in print, broadcast and interactive media. Courses in art direction and advertising emphasize the development of concepts from infancy through the finished product. The Art Direction student gains proficiency in creating headlines, copy, layout and storyboarding, partnering with copywriting students, as well as in directing the work of designers, photographers, illustrators, and other contributions. All visual communication courses above the sophomore level are taught at the Universities Center at Dallas (UCD) in Downtown Dallas.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
126 hours
No thesis required
Visual Communication (BFA), Design Emphasis
The concentration in Design prepares students choosing to pursue a career as a design professional. Instruction focuses on an applied conceptual skill set through the development and application of the creative process, conceptual thinking, and visual problem-solving. Courses focus on client-driven projects such as packaging, paper systems, and client visual branding development.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
126 hours
No thesis required
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parking options are available?
Metered parking is located around the building, and several open lots are within walking distance. View our Parking Map to find which option works best for you.
Where do I get my student ID made?
Visit the UCD administrative offices to receive your student ID. Our offices are located within El Centro College on the third floor of suite C340. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 214.954.3600. We are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are also available after hours upon request at [email protected] or 214.954.3600.
Universities Center at Dallas
801 Main Street
Suite C340
Dallas, TX 75202
Where are you located?
801 Main Street
Suite C340
Dallas, TX 75202
The UCD administrative offices are located within the El Centro College on the third floor in suite C340. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 214.954.3600. We are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are also available after hours upon request.
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- Universities Center at Dallas
- 214.954.3600
- [email protected]
- 801 Main Street Suite C340
- Dallas, TX 75202
