The Master of Arts in Visual Communication at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, prepares students for advanced careers in the evolving field of visual media. The program is designed for students interested in areas such as photojournalism, multimedia, video production, and graphic communication. It offers a strong foundation in visual storytelling, design, media theory, data visualization, and advanced communication research. Students often engage in hands-on and research-driven projects culminating in either a non-traditional thesis or a comprehensive capstone experience. The program is supported by a faculty that are actively engaged in media research and practice, and it is part of a school accredited by the ACEJMC.