Visual Communications Program: Multimedia Designer Track

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Overview

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Visual Communications Department

Median Salary

$53,995

Annual Job Openings

70

Currently Employed

603

Occupational Description

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

 

Salary by Experience

Entry Level - $30,155

Mid Level - $53,995

Senior Level - $123,307

 

Employment Projection

 

General Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
 

Job Tasks

    Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.

    Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.

 

Wage and projection data is sourced using: Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data from the Bureau of Labor (BLS) for state level wage data Employment Projection Tables (EP) from Bureau of Labor (BLS) for the projections data Data may vary based on experience, education and geographical area.

Program Pathway

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Multimedia Designer, Level 2 Certificate

Multimedia Designer, Level 2 Certificate Total48
First Semester15
ARTS 1316Drawing I3
ARTC 1302Digital Imaging I3
ARTC 1317Design Communications I3
IMED 1301Introduction to Digital Media3
EDUC 1300Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience3
ELECTIVE Elective - Any Workforce General Education Course

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3
Second Semester15
IMED 1316Web Design I3
IMED 1345Interactive Digital Media I3
ARTC 1353Computer Illustration3
FLMC 1331Video Graphics & Visual Effects I3
ARTC 2305Digital Imaging II3
Third Semester15
IMED 1341Interface Design3
IMED 2345Interactive Digital Media II3
ARTV 1351Digital Video3
IMED 2313Project Analysis and Design3
FLMC 2331Video Graphics & Visual Effects II3
Fourth Semester3
PROGRAM CAPSTONE Program Capstone

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3

Certificate received upon completion!
Credits can be invested into next level.

Visual Communication, AAS

Program Admission Prerequisites
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)
Visual Communication, AAS Total12
Fourth Semester12
ENGL 1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
CORE Core - Government [70]

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Core - American History [60] (as of Fall 2021)

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Core - Social/Behavioral Sciences [80] (as of Fall 2022)

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3
CORE Core - Mathematics [20]

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3
CORE Core - Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40]

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Core - Creative Arts [50] (as of Fall 2024)

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3

Diploma received upon completion!

As of: Fall 2024

60Total Credit Hours

 

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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:
    1. Graphic Design
    2. Multimedia
    3. Web Design
    4. Video and Postproduction
    5. Motion Graphics
    6. 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.

  1. Utilize industry specific production process toward a final output.
  2. Apply design principles to execute industry specific project objectives.
  3. Research the field of study to prepare for an entry-level position.
  4. 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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