Visual Communications : courses : degrees and concentrations
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Concentrations:
- Graphic Design Concentration [current/future AAS courses]
- Web Design Concentration [current/future AAS courses]
- Web Developer Concentration [current/future AAS courses]
The Visual Communications program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Concentration areas of Graphic Design, Web Design and Web Developer. The AAS degree courses provide students with all the skills necessary to work in the design industry. Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge in their particular field of interest. The AAS degree program prepares students for the world of work by developing real-world internship and design exhibit opportunities. Students will also develop a professional print and media portfolio that will be critiqued by local industry representatives. They will also take part in mock interviews with these representatives and get important feedback on what it takes to get a job in the design field.
AAS degree graduates of Visual Communications have the option to transfer to IUPUI for completion of a bachelors degree. The Visual Communications program cannot guarantee the transfer of advanced level design courses and students will have to meet the additional general education courses required by the four-year institutions. For those students who plan to transfer, see your faculty advisor and the Associate of Science degree option below.
Printable degree checklist with all three AAS concentrations listed (valid summer 2007- spring 2008). (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
* Associate of Science Degree in Visual Communications
The Visual Communications program offers an Associate of Science degree for those students who are interested in transfering to IUPUI to complete a bachelors degree. Students interested in the completion of a bachelors degree in New Media or Computer Graphics Technology can transfer 100% of the Visual Communications AS degree courses to IUPUI. The AS degree has a higher level of general education courses that are required by the four-year institutions. Students that enter the AS degree option will develop the basic design and technical skills to transfer on to a four-year institution where they will specialize in a particular area of interest.
* Ask a Visual Communications advisor for details.
Career Certificates
The Visual Communications program can develop a career certificate that can be customized for your particular area of interest and based on your current skill set. Please contact a Visual Communications faculty advisor for details.
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