Visual Communication: Design & Technology - AAS
Offered at: Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 5004097019
Curriculum Effective Spring Semester
All technical courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher to advance in all Visual Communication programs.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 |
| Select one of the following two options: | 3 | |
| Applied Mathematics | ||
Higher Level Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Technical Core | ||
| VCA 108 | Digital Color Theory | 3 |
| VCA 280 | Professional Portfolio Development | 3 |
| VCC 100 | Introduction to Visual Communication | 3 |
| VCC 106 | Typography | 3 |
| VCC 110 | Design Concepts | 3 |
| VCC 125 | Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| VCC 297 | Internship | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| General Education and Technical Core Subtotal | 36 | |
| Students must complete one of the tracks listed below to complete the AAS requirements. | ||
Graphic Design Track
Offered at: Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 500409701
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education and Technical Core Subtotal | 36 | |
| VCC 166 | Photoshop Basics | 3 |
| VCC 200 | Illustrator Basics | 3 |
| VCC 220 | InDesign Basics | 3 |
| VCC 235 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| VCC 245 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| VCC 255 | Emerging Media Design | 3 |
| VCC 265 | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| Approved Technical Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
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A list of approved technical electives can be found on the Visual Communication: Design and Technology Program page.
Mixed Media Track
Offered at: Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 500409705
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education and Technical Core Subtotal | 36 | |
| VCC 166 | Photoshop Basics | 3 |
| Approved Technical Electives 1 | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
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- A list of approved technical electives can be found on the Visual Communication: Design and Technology Program page.
Graphic and Print Production Track
Offered at: Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 500409703
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education and Technical Core Subtotal | 36 | |
| VCC 145 | Introduction to Sign & Graphic Production | 3 |
| VCC 200 | Illustrator Basics | 3 |
| VCC 220 | InDesign Basics | 3 |
| or VCC 166 | Photoshop Basics | |
| VCC 214 | Promotional Design & Production | 3 |
| VCC 216 | Apparel Design & Production | 3 |
| VCC 218 | Digital Printing & Production | 3 |
| VCC 275 | Designing for Sign and Graphic Production | 3 |
| VCC 280 | Printing & Workflow for Sign and Graphic Production | 3 |
| VCC 285 | Finishing & Installation of Sign and Graphic Production | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |