Overview
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Two year program
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Credits earned in the Multimedia Designer Certificate Level II program may be applied to this degree.
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Program offered at:
LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Westway Park Technology Center
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Behavioral Skills
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Visual Communications Department
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Program Pathway
Multimedia Designer, Level 2 Certificate
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Certificate received upon completion!
Visual Communication, AAS
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| Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 Certificate within Visual Communications: 3D Animation, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Multimedia Designer, Video and Post Production, or Web Design, (48 Credit Hours) | ||
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Diploma received upon completion!0Total Credit Hours
Program Details
The Multimedia Design program introduces students to the different facets of digital media technologies. Instructional topics include exposure to graphic design, web design, animation, and visual effects with video production. Students learn to apply creativity and technical skillsets to produce visual communication across a variety of media types. Additionally, instruction allows students to gain insight into marketing methodologies, user interface design, and technology project management, preparing them for various professional settings.undefined
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- The goal of the Visual Communication program is to create a stimulating learning environment for students where they can pursue their specific interest within six areas of professional study: graphic design, multimedia, web design, video and postproduction, motion graphics and 3-D animation.
Program Highlights
- Courses emphasizing advertising design, publication design, interactive media and multimedia design prepare the students for professional practice within a designer/client relationship. These courses emphasize conceptual communication following the model of professional practice while seeking to explore innovative designs.
- Students earning a degree are introduced to graphic design as a means of visual communication, organization, and persuasion. As preparation for employment in a range of design disciplines, students gain an understanding of ideation, visual organization, typography, and production tools and technology, including their application and the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual information. Students learn to design and/or create graphics to meet specific needs such as packaging, logos, displays, websites, publications, and various digital media and may work with sound, color, artwork, photography, software, and even animation to produce whatever the design project calls for.
- The Multimedia track and the Graphic Design track of the Visual Communication Program are recognized by the Texas Workforce Investment Council as having curriculum that aligns with the national industry defined and industry recognized skills standards.
Credentials and Careers
- Certificates are available within areas of professional study within visual communication and are designed to provide a core understanding. A certificate may be beneficial for a working professional who wants to update or expand their knowledge and skills to benefit their employment in the industry. The requirements of each certificate will apply to the program’s AAS degree. Areas of professional study include:
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
- Web Design
- Video and Postproduction
- Motion Graphics
- 3-D Animation
- Completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communication prepares the graduate for an entry-level position in design services, publishing, advertising, public relations, computer systems design and related services and other related areas.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out of -state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
- Utilize industry specific production process toward a final output.
- Apply design principles to execute industry specific project objectives.
- Research the field of study to prepare for an entry-level position.
- Apply verbal and written communication to interpret client’s goals.
The Multimedia track and the Graphic Design track of the Visual Communication Program are recognized by the Texas Workforce Investment Council as having curriculum that aligns with the national industry defined and industry recognized skills standards.
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