Visual Communication, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Visual Communication 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.
Related Instruction Requirements
See the degree requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Computation
| BA 218 | Personal Finance Planning | 3 |
Communication
Human Relations
| ART 204 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or | |
| ART 205 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or | |
| ART 206 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or | |
| ART 207 | Indigenous Art Of The Americas | 3 |
Program Requirements
Required Courses
If taking
AA 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE), students need to take a minimum of
2 credits.
Graphic Design Track Required Courses
Web/Multimedia Design Track Required Courses
| AA 161 | Web Design Basics | 3 |
| AA 228 | Portfolio & Professional Practices | 4 |
| AA 260 | User Interface Design | 3 |
| AA 275 | Advanced Video/Multimedia | 4 |
| CS 133J | Programming in Javascript | 4 |
| CS 160 | Orientation to Computer Science | 4 |
| CS 161 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 |
| CS 275 | Database Systems | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 92-94