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The Visual Communications program is an excellent career choice for those who are creative and like to think outside of the box. We offer you extensive training in everything from graphic design to photography.
Let our expert professors teach you how to use industry-specific software to create quality products, as well as techniques used heavily in the industry. Class sizes are small, which makes for a close-knit atmosphere and allows you to really absorb training, all while building a substantial portfolio for the job market.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to seek entry-level employment as an advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, layout artist or photographer.
Let your creativity soar and join the TJC Visual Communications program today.
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Degree Type
- AAS
- Available Online
- No
- Available Hybrid
- No
- TSI
- Complete
- Degree Plan
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Major Courses 45 Credits PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I
ARTC 1327 Typography
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I
PHTC 1345 Illustrative Photography I
ARTC 2348 Digital Publishing III
GRPH 1359 Vector Graphics for Production
IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II
IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I
IMED 1316 Web Design I
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media
IMED 2311 Portfolio Development
IMED 2315 Web Design II
General Education Requirements 15 Credits Every Associate of Applied Science degree plan must contain at least 15 semester hours of general education courses. At least one course must be taken from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts (language, philosophy & culture/creative arts), social/behavioral science (social and behavioral sciences/American history/government/ political science), and natural science/mathematics (life and physical sciences/mathematics). Major Courses: 45
General Education Requirements: 15
Total Semester Hours: 60Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester Credit Hours PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography
3 ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design
3 ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I
3 ARTC 1327 Typography
3 COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
3 Second Semester Credit Hours ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I
3 PHTC 1345 Illustrative Photography I
3 ARTC 2348 Digital Publishing III
3 GRPH 1359 Vector Graphics for Production
3 IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media
3 Third Semester Credit Hours ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II
3 IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I
3 IMED 1316 Web Design I
3 ENGL 1301 Composition I
3 XXXX x3xx MATH Core
3 Fourth Semester Credit Hours ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media
3 IMED 2311 Portfolio Development
3 IMED 2315 Web Design II
3 XXXX x3xx Language, Philosophy & Culture OR Creative Arts Core
3 SPCH 1321 Bus.and Professional Communication
3 Total Semester Hours 60 Courses titled in bold type represent general education courses.