Visual Media is a wide-ranging field encompassing written word, imaging, and creative design. The Associate of Science in Visual Media prepares students for exciting careers in graphic design, and photography. Teaching methodologies include artistic and graphic theory, hands on assignments, and practical experiences.
Students may earn this AS degree in one of two concentrations: graphic design or photography.
This two-year program is designed to prepare students to make rapid application of their skills. The students concentrate on creating posters, banners, murals, and other publicity-type productions. Designs and layouts for books, magazines, advertisements, and other printed materials are studied in a practical manner to produce camera-ready art for printing.
Students who complete the concentration in Graphic Design will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:
- Integrate principles of aesthetics in visual design concepts
- Show effective use of typography in graphic design layouts
- Illustrate through production designs effective media layouts
- Develop a professional body of work
Major Requirements
Required General Education Selections
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
Students must make a minimum grade of C in AR 217 Art Appreciation, EN111/EN111Lab-EN 112 Freshman Composition, and CO 201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Each course taken by the student may be applied to one program: general education, major, minor or free electives.