The Visual Communications first year core curriculum of study is designed to provide the student with basic foundation knowledge and technical skills required for various fields within the visual communications industry. Completion of the VCOM Core Curriculum earns a Certificate in Visual Communications and enables the student to enter a specialized track of study of either Communication Design, Multimedia Communications, Illustration, or Pre-Press Production. Upon completion of the second year courses, an Associate of Applied Arts Degree is awarded. The complete course of study provides for the development of creative, conceptual, technical, interpersonal and communication skills necessary to a career within the visual communications industry. This course of study is designed to prepare the student to enter the graphic design, advertising art, desktop publishing, and print production fields.
Emphasis is upon concept development and technical skills for visual communication.
This course of study is designed to develop the skills and technical knowledge to enable students to create multimedia presentations. Emphasis is upon development of concept and design for multimedia communications and presentation materials. This course of study is designed to develop the skills, attitudes and professionalism to enable students to enter the field of illustration. Emphasis is upon the conceptual, creative and technical skills to begin a career as an illustrator within the advertising and publishing fields of the visual communication industry. This course of study prepares the student to enter the print pre-press production field.