Visual Communication and Change
30 creditsThis course focus on change, visual power and responsibility in visual communication. Students explore and reflect on a number of movements in society and how these movements communicate their message with visual communication. The students work with a critical graphic design project. The students also get an in-depth knowledge of semiotics, stylistic approaches and the similarities and differences between propaganda and advertising – the history, present and future. The course ends with an interdisciplinary project with the theme of change, where the student captures an in-depth knowledge and ability to work creatively in groups with a project of high complexity.
Växjö – the student city with a living campus
Just south of Växjö’s city centre you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. In Växjö, many students choose to live on campus.
Here you will have five minutes’ walking distance to friends, restaurants, lecture rooms, gym, grocery store, the University Library, nature trails, and student pubs. If you live in another part of Växjö, you can quickly get to the university by bus or bicycle.
With its 90 000 inhabitants, Växjö is one of the fastest growing cities in Sweden. Here you will find the famous Småland entrepreneurship spirit and a lot of companies, for instance within the IT industry – perfect for when you are looking for an internship position or a job. Växjö is also a picturesque city where you are always close to forests and water.
Build your own degree
Did you know that you can combine single-subject courses to build your own degree? In this way, you can design your own degree based on your interests and the career you are aiming for. This does not apply to all courses so make sure to check with a study counsellor at the faculty. Learn more about how you can build your own degree and become unique on the labour market.