Houston , TX Campus
Visual Communications
An 8-Quarter Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
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Objectives
The purpose of this program is to help students prepare for entry-level positions in visual communications related professions. The curriculum of the program consists of a foundation core of design and general education courses, followed by studies in multimedia applications. The Visual Communications program can help graduates prepare to perform tasks associated with designing and creating interactive multimedia communications and print communications. Additional curriculum topics, investigated through classroom and laboratory experiences, include graphic design, multimedia applications and other related technical subjects.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may pursue careers in a variety of entry-level positions involving the design and production of digital media, print media and a variety of applications used in corporate and public communications.
Graduates who have difficulty distinguishing colors may not be able to perform the essential functions of various positions involving visual communications.
Admission Requirements
Refer to the Admission section of this catalog for information relating to Admission Requirements and Procedures for this program.
School Equipment
Students will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment as required throughout the program: computer systems, video cameras, printers and other common computer peripherals.
Class Size
Classes generally range in size from 20 to 40 students. Depending on the course subject matter, certain classes may contain a greater or lesser number of students.
Program Outline
To view a list of the course descriptions, please click here.
Course Number |
Course |
Quarter Credit Hours |
Scheduled Units of Course Time of Classes |
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General Education Courses |
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| GE127T |
College Mathematics I |
4 |
48 |
| GE192T |
College Mathematics II |
4 |
48 |
| CD140T |
Rapid Visualization |
4 |
60 |
| IT107T |
Instructional Design |
4 |
60 |
| IT212T |
Broadcast Graphics |
4 |
60 |
| IT310T |
Audio/Video Techniques |
4 |
60 |
| VC100T |
Introduction to Design |
4 |
60 |
| VC130T |
Digital Type and Image Manipulation |
4 |
60 |
| VC215T |
Interactive Communication Design |
4 |
60 |
| VC220T |
Graphic Design Production Processes |
4 |
60 |
| VC240T |
Visual Design for the Web |
4 |
60 |
| TB133T |
Strategies for the Technical Professional |
4 |
60 |
| TB332T |
Professional Procedures and Portfolio Development |
4 |
48 |
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Program Total Credit Hours |
96 |
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Scheduled Units of Course Time of Classes in the Program |
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1344 |
NOTE: The course descriptions for the courses in this program are in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. The school may, at any time in its discretion, vary the offering and/or sequence of courses in this program, revise the curriculum content of the program or any course in the program and change the number of credit hours in the program or in any program course.
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