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Visual Communication/Graphic Design, A.A.S.


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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE| ARTS.GRAPHD.AAS | Career Program | CIP Code: 50.0402


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Program Description


The Visual Communication/Graphic Design,  Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree prepares students for a career in visual communication or graphic design. Students learn about traditional design, digital media, and a variety of production methods as well as acquire skills in design for print, screen, and motion graphics. Additionally, students apply what they learn for a range of audiences and are able to develop a visual product from concept to completion. Throughout the program, students assemble a showcase portfolio. Visual Communication/Graphic Design is a career program which prepares students for entry-level job positions. Some of the courses transfer to four-year institutions. Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in visual communication, graphic design, or related program at 4-year institutions should work closely with college advisors in order to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

Program Outcomes


Graduates of the Visual Communication/Graphic Design A.A.S. will be able to:

  • Apply traditional and digital methods to student-created works of visual communication.
  • Identify the evolving practices and emerging technologies of the visual communication industry.
  • Demonstrate the stages of developing a visual product from concept to completion.
  • Evaluate client/project needs, outlining the production and labor needed to meet project goals.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with professional technology, terminology, pipeline and overall practices within the visual communication industry.
  • Assemble a showcase portfolio.

Sequence of Study - Visual Communication/Graphic Design A.A.S.


Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See General Education List  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)


Program Total: 60 Credits


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