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:
Course Sequence by Semester
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 |
| MA___ | Mathematics Requirement | 3-4 |
| Literacy for Life | 3 | |
| VC101 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| SI___ | Natural & Physical Sciences Requirement | 4 |
| PY125 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
| Total | 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 & 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 and 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 | VC101 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MA__ | Mathematics Requirement | 3-4 | MK123 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Literacy for Life Requirement | 3 | VC127 | Digital Photography | 3 | |
| VC125 | Digital Graphics: Raster | 3 | VC128 | Design Principles & 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 | 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 | Viscom Practicum | 3 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 15 | ||
| PROGRAM TOTAL | 61-62 | ||||
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