The Associate of Science in Visual Communications (VisCom) provides students with the knowledge and experience necessary for employment in a Visual Communication profession. Students will learn the fundamental concepts, skills, and workflow techniques to design and execute effective media products. Career opportunities in Visual Communications may include graphic designer, photographer, video producer, website developer, and digital media producer.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the AS in Visual Communications program, students will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills in the practice of media production.
- Use different techniques in the creation and development of media solutions.
- Develop effective communication solutions using theories, tools, and best practices in media production.
General Education Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
EN___ | English Requirement | 3-4 |
MA110A | Finite Mathematics or higher | 3 |
| Literacy for Life Requirement | 3 |
VC101 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
SI___ | Natural & Physical Sciences Requirement | 4 |
PY125 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
Total GE | 19-20 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
VC125 | Digital Graphics: Raster | 3 |
VC126 | Digital Graphics: Vector | 3 |
VC127 | Digital Photography | 3 |
VC128 | Design Principles and Elements | 3 |
VC211 | Design Studio I | 3 |
VC212 | Design Studio II | 3 |
VC221 | Interactive Studio I | 3 |
VC222 | Interactive Studio II | 3 |
VC231 | Video Production I | 3 |
VC232 | Video Production II | 3 |
VC291 | Project Management & Marketing Solutions | 3 |
VC292 | Visual Communication Practicum | 3 |
MK123 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MK224 | Advertising | 3 |
Total | 42 | |
Program Total | 61-62 | |
Course Sequence by Semester
Year 1 | |||||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
EN___ | English Composition Requirement | 3-4 | VC101 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
MA__ | Mathematics Requirement | 3 | MK123 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Literacy for Life Requirement | 3 | VC127 | Digital Photography | 3 |
VC125 | Digital Graphics: Raster | 3 | VC128 | Design Principles and Elements | 3 |
VC126 | Digital Graphics: Vector | 3 | PY125 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
Total | 15-16 | Total | 15 | ||
Year 2 | |||||
Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||||
Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
VC211 | Design Studio I | 3 | VC291 | Project Management & Marketing Solutions | 3 |
VC212 | Design Studio II | 3 | MK224 | Advertising | 3 |
VC221 | Interactive Studio I | 3 | VC231 | Video Production I | 3 |
VC222 | Interactive Studio II | 3 | VC232 | Video Production II | 3 |
SI___ | Natural & Physical Sciences Requirement | 4 | VC292 | Visual Communication Practicum | 3 |
Total | 16 | Total | 15 | ||
PROGRAM TOTAL | 61-62 | ||||
