Visual Communications, Associate in Applied Science Degree
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| History of Western Art I | ||
| History of Western Art II (preferred) | ||
| Modern Art History | ||
| Math Competency 1 | ||
| Any Group 1 Science lecture course with a lab | 4 | |
| Any Group 1 Social Science course | 3 | |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 131 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| VCA 100 | Materials and Techniques | 3 |
| VCA 125 | Typography I | 3 |
| VCA 126 | Typography II | 3 |
| VCA 127 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| VCA 146 | Interactive Animation | 3 |
| or ART 174 | Digital Photography I | |
| VCA 147 | Web Design I | 3 |
| VCA 150 | Digital Graphics Design I | 3 |
| VCA 200 | Visual Communications II | 3 |
| VCA 220 | Visual Communications III | 3 |
| VCA 225 | Visual Communications Studio | 3 |
| VCA 230 | Visual Communications V | 3 |
| VCA 235 | Visual Comm Portfolio | 3 |
| VCA 250 | Time Based Media | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63-64 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 131 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| VCA 127 | Digital Imaging (Adobe Certified Professional) | 3 |
| VCA 150 | Digital Graphics Design I (Adobe Certified Professional) | 3 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| VCA 100 | Materials and Techniques | 3 |
| ART 174 or VCA 146 |
Digital Photography I or Interactive Animation |
3 |
| VCA 147 | Web Design I | 3 |
| VCA 125 | Typography I (Adobe Certified Professional) | 3 |
| ART 112 or ART 213 |
History of Western Art II or Modern Art History |
4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| VCA 250 | Time Based Media | 3 |
| VCA 126 | Typography II | 3 |
| VCA 200 | Visual Communications II | 3 |
| VCA 220 | Visual Communications III | 3 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| VCA 225 | Visual Communications Studio | 3 |
| VCA 230 | Visual Communications V | 3 |
| VCA 235 | Visual Comm Portfolio | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Lab Science | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Mastery of software skills in Digital Technical Classes. (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Animate, Final Cut Pro)
- Mastery of Visual Language / Composition / Design Thinking. (Problem Solving)
- Meeting the skill level of an emerging Design Communicator and associated deadlines.
- Preparing a competitive capstone portfolio that reflects design excellence and strategic thinking.