Visual Communications

Program #102061

Associate Degree of Applied Arts

The Visual Communications Program provides training in the areas of art and design for various types of presentation media. Multimedia design and production, webpage design and video production are the main areas of focus. The Visual Communications program brings together the design and production of a variety of media to meet today's communication needs. Computer graphics, including photographic digital imaging, page layout, audio production techniques and computer animation techniques are an integral part of visual communications. Presentations are designed to run on the computer screen or be projected for audiences with large screen computer projection systems. Students interested in the field should have a strong interest in art and computer presentations along with an aptitude for problem solving and excellent aesthetic judgment. Graduates of the program are employed in a variety of production areas, including business, industry, government, schools, health care, TV stations and independent production companies.

Classes in Visual Communications

last updated: 07:03:56 AM Nov 21 2008

Following is a list of potential classes in the Visual Communications program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the Visual Communications information page.

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