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

Program Description

The Visual Communication (VisComm) A.A.S. degree program prepares students in the production methods, digital media, and traditional design related to the visual communications field. Students learn to apply a variety of media to a range of audiences. Students acquire professional skills to be competitive in the visual communications industries, to include design for print, screen, and motion graphics. Visual Communication/Graphic Design is a Workforce Development program, which prepares students for entry-level job positions. Non-degree-seeking students may upgrade and enrich their basic computer skill sets. Some of its courses transfer to four-year institutions. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to consider specific transfer goals.

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

• Use the vocabulary of the elements of art, principles of design, and visual communication terminology correctly
• 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
• Evaluate client/project goals
• Demonstrate ethical standards within the standards of professional practice
• Assemble a portfolio suitable for workforce entry or professional advancement

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Program Requirements

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience 1 Credit **
• ART-1510 Two-Dimensional Design 3 Credits
• ART-1530 Drawing I 3 Credits
• ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits
• ART-1620 Digital Publication Design 3 Credits
• ART-2900 Portfolio Development for Visual Art 1 Credit ***
• ART-2410 Graphic Design I 3 Credits
• ART-2520 Color Theory and Application 3 Credits
• ART-2570 Lettering, Typography and Layout 3 Credits
• ART-2610 Graphic Design II 3 Credits
• ART-2620 Digital Illustration 3 Credits
• ART-2730 Integrated Arts 3 Credits

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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.

Program Total: 60 Credits

Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course.

Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.

Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.