Associate of Arts in Visual Communication (AA)
The Associate of Arts in Visual Communication degree program is designed to educate and to develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. The program emphasizes the development of the thinking process and the ability to solve design problems creatively. Students are encouraged to learn the principles, practical applications, and methodologies used in completing competent and creative design solutions.
This career-focused curriculum is designed for students wishing to help parlay their creative skills into rewarding, interesting professions. Students will study design principles and techniques for the creation of visual solutions. They will also be challenged to apply project management skills to design creative visual compositions.
Career Opportunities
The Associate of Arts in Visual Communication offers an up-to-date education that can help prepare students to pursue a career as a/an:
- Production Assistant
- Advertising Specialist
- Graphic Design Assistant
- Communications Specialist
- Gallery Assistant
Challenging, Relevant Coursework
The Associate of Arts in Visual Communication features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience. Some of the key topics addressed in the degree program include history of visual communication, drawing and illustration, fundamentals of graphic design and typography, and photography.
Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:
- Plan and create effective, cohesive design solutions using a variety of media.
- Use current software and technology to create digital compositions.
- Apply project management skills to design creative visual compositions.
- Develop skills for effective oral and written communication, presentation, and critical thinking.
- Apply graphic design principles and color theory to compositions
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