Visual Communication Graphic Design, AAB

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Students for a variety of positions utilizing computer graphics and imaging skills. Graduates are prepared to produce public relations materials including print, video and electronic media.

Graduates may transfer as juniors to complete a bachelor’s degree in visual communications.

Career Outlook

Opportunities within this field are expected to grow due to the emphasis on visual appeal in product design, advertising, marketing, web design and television. Willingness to relocate, however, may be an important factor since many of the opportunities will be in larger metropolitan areas.

Program Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

Produce, analyze, and evaluate photos and video taken under various conditions.
Analyze, edit, and prepare photos for various uses.
Apply knowledge of graphics and drawing skills to create a product.
Manipulate software programs to create and enhance graphics, web pages, and print layouts.
Plan, prepare, and produce a multimedia project.

First Semester

ART 103 - Beginning Drawing Min Credits: 3
CIS 114 - Microsoft Applications Min Credits: 3
ENG 111 - Composition I Min Credits: 3
VCT 103 - Introduction to Visual Communication Min Credits: 3 +
CIS 129 - Web Page Development Min Credits: 3 +

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

ENG 112 - Composition II Min Credits: 3
ENG 113 - Speech Min Credits: 3
VCT 111 - Layout & Design Min Credits: 3 +
VCT 266 - Multimedia Production Min Credits: 3 +
MTH 105 - Quantitative Reasoning Min Credits: 4
or
STA 120 - Introduction to Statistics Min Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-16

Third Semester

HUM 230 - Art Appreciation Min Credits: 3
VCT 120 - Vector Graphics Min Credits: 3 +
VCT 261 - 3D Computer Modeling Min Credits: 3 +
VCT 182 - Photography Min Credits: 3 +
ELECTIVE Natural Science Elective Min Credits: 3-4 *

Total Credits: 15-16

Fourth Semester

ACC 111 - Financial Accounting Min Credits: 3
VCT 268 - Video Production Min Credits: 3 +
ELECTIVE Program Elective Min Credits: 3 ^
ELECTIVE Social Behavioral Science Elective Min Credits: 3 *
VCT 204 - Concepts of Visual Communication Min Credits: 3 +

Total Credits: 15

Total Program Credit Hours 60-61

* See Northwest State General Education Requirements for a list of Natural Science and Social Behavioral Science Electives.

^ Program Electives: BUS 221 , ENG 217 , MGT 221 , VCT 210 , VCT 289

+ Students must attain a 2.00 grade point average in these technical courses to graduate

Arts & Sciences Division:
Jamilah Jones
Dean
(419) 267-1247

Questions:
NSCC Admissions Office
(419) 267-1320
admissions@northweststate.edu

Course curriculum is subject to change. Please consult with an Academic Advisor for up-to-date information

Program Electives:

BUS 221 - Business Law Min Credits: 3
ENG 217 - Introduction to Creative Writing Min Credits: 3
MGT 221 - Entrepreneurship II Min Credits: 3
VCT 210 - Essentials of Social Media Min Credits: 3
VCT 289 - VCT Co-Op Experience Min Credits: 3