Program Code: VIS.S.AAS • Credit Hours: 64-65
Description
The program prepares students for careers in visual communication which is creative, fast paced and in demand by most businesses. Students will develop the knowledge and technical skills necessary to create both printed and digital design work. This includes the design of stationery, brochures, magazines, advertising, packaging, signage, web pages, interactive media and other pieces. Creativity, problem solving and the design process are stressed. Advanced computer skills, portfolio development and job-seeking strategies are also incorporated into the curriculum.
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.
Accreditation
Sinclair Community College has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) since 2002.
Career Opportunities
Visual Communications graduates typically pursue careers as graphic designers (print) or digital designers (interactive/web) in design studios, advertising agencies, web firms, magazine and book publishing companies, printing companies or corporate design departments. Some graduates choose to continue their education in design or a related field at a four-year institution.
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