VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate)
Brookhaven only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: Individual degree plan codes(s) have been assigned to a specific track(s) within this degree plan.
The Visual Communications program is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge, creative and technical skills required for the visual communications industry. The complete course of study provides for the development of creative, conceptual, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary for entry-level positions. The Visual Communication Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded for successful completion of a minimum of 61-65 credit hours that include a common core of academic courses and a selection of technical courses based on four areas of specialization. The degree is designed to be completed in two years. Each specialized track of study is described as follows:
Communication Design prepares students to enter the fields of graphic and Web design, advertising art, desktop publishing, and print production. This track emphasizes concept development as well as technical skills.
Interactive Media develops skills and technical knowledge to create multimedia presentations, motion and 3-D graphics, and digital video. This track emphasizes storyboard concept development and technical production.
Visual Journalism integrates writing and design skills for producing clear, effective media packages. This track emphasizes writing and designing newspaper and magazine content, newsletters, press kits, Web pages, and other forms of journalistic communication.
Web Design prepares students for a career in Web design, interface design, and design for applications in e-commerce. This track focuses on visual presentation of Web sites, including concept development, page design, and preparation of graphics and images as well as technical skills required in Web page construction.
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 1359 |
Visual Design for New Media OR |
3 |
| ARTC 1392 |
Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications |
(3) |
| ARTC 2305 |
Digital Imaging II |
3 |
| Track (A, B, C or D) Course 1 |
|
3 |
| Track (A, B, C or D) Course 2 |
|
3 |
| ++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER IV
| Track (A, B, C or D) Course 3 |
|
3 |
| Track (A, B, C or D) Course 4 |
|
3 |
| Track (A, B, C or D) Course 5 |
|
3 |
| ARTC 2335 |
Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR |
3 |
| ARTC 2380 |
Cooperative Education-Commercial and Advertising Art |
(3) |
| MATH 1314 |
College Algebra OR |
3 |
| MATH 1414 |
College Algebra |
(4) |
|
|
15-16 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
61-65 |
+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
1If ARTC 1305 is taken in lieu of ARTS 1311, then the +Elective course must also be taken.
Choose Specialty Track courses A, B, C, or D from the following corresponding tracks:
Track A - Communication Design (Degree Plan Code: AAS.VC.COMM.DES.08)
Track B - Interactive Media (Degree Plan Code: AAS.VC.MULTI.08)
Track C - Visual Journalism (Degree Plan Code: AAS.VC.JOURN.08)
Track D - Web Design (Degree Plan Code: AAS.VC.CREATIVE.08)
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
