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Visual Communication, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Visual Communication, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Demonstrate analytical problem solving in the development and implementation of effective visual communication.
  • Cultivate and apply creativity through free association, brainstorming, the group process, and original research.
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior in giving and/or receiving constructive criticism and remain flexible to make the necessary changes.
  • Integrate awareness of personal strengths and limitations with significant historic and current design trends, attitudes and values in developing effective visual communication.
  • Contribute successfully to the group process by being a team player, maintaining accessibility, remaining involved, and demonstrating reliability.
  • Develop and apply technical competencies necessary for employment in the Graphic Arts or Web/Media industries.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Visual Communication, Web Media Track and Visual Communication, Graphic Design Track Program Maps.

Computation

BA 218Personal Finance Planning

3

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

ART 204History of Western Art

3
or
ART 205History of Western Art

3
or
ART 206History of Western Art

3
or
ART 207Indigenous Art Of The Americas

3

Core Courses

AA 156Foundation Digital Page Layout

4
AA 162Web Design II

3
AA 193Digital Image Processes III

4
AA 200Design Studio

2
or
AA 280CWE GRAPHICS

1 TO 12
AA 221Graphic Design I

4
AA 224Typographical Design I

4
AA 228Portfolio & Professional Practices

4
ART 115Basic Design I: Composition

4
ART 120Foundations in Digital Imaging Processes

4
ART 121Computers in Visual Arts

4
ART 131Drawing I

4
ART 263Digital Photography

4
BA 223Principles of Marketing

4
ART 122Foundations in Motion 4-D

4
CIS 195Web Development I

4
If taking AA 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE), students need to take a minimum of 2 credits.

Web/Multimedia Design Track Courses

AA 161Web Design Basics

3
AA 228Portfolio & Professional Practices

4
AA 260User Interface Design

3
AA 275Advanced Video/Multimedia

4
CS 133JProgramming in Javascript

4
CS 160Orientation to Computer Science

4
CS 161Introduction to Computer Science I

4
CS 275Database Systems

4

Graphic Design Track Courses

AA 161Web Design Basics

3
AA 174Screen Printing

3
AA 222Graphic Design II

4
AA 223Graphic Design III

4
AA 225Packaging and 3D Design

3
AA 226Typographic Design II

4
AA 237Illustration I

4
ART 205History of Western Art

3
or
ART 206History of Western Art

3
or
ART 207Indigenous Art Of The Americas

3
or
ART 210Women In Art

3

Total Credit Hours: 92-94