Visual Communications

Visual Communications students are provided with all the skills necessary to work in the design industry. You will develop advanced skills and knowledge in your particular field of interest. The program prepares you for the world of work by developing real-world internship and design exhibit opportunities. You will also develop a professional print and media portfolio that will be critiqued by local industry representatives. You will take part in mock interviews with these representatives and get important feedback on what it takes to get a job in the design field.

Through your choice of electives, you can study:

Film and Video: You will be exposed to a broad technical core of courses representing key topics such as organizing the visual fields, color theory and application, image acquisition and manipulation technology. You will learn to operate television, video or motion picture.

Graphic Design: You will be involved in creating 2D commercial designs for print. You will learn approaches for production, printing, planning, business issues, and web design and its relationship to print.

Web Design: You will be provided with approaches to developing interactive content for CD/DVDs and websites, addressing issues with production-quality digital video and sound editing. Enjoy problem-solving in your own interactive 3D environment.

Web Development: You will be provided with experience in both creative and technical areas. The latest technologies that are currently in high demand include website design, web development and interactive media.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD: Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Production Assistant, Webmaster

DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Fine Arts. Availability of concentrations and degrees varies by campus. Contact your local campus below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Contact your campus of interest below to find out more about the Associate of Science transfer degree programs. Students are encouraged to review their options with their advisors, to consult the current catalog of the institution to which they wish to transfer, and to contact the institution to which they wish to transfer. Students may also contact the transfer office of their local Ivy Tech for further information.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To earn this degree, you must have 67-69 credits in the following areas:

• General Education Core: 19-21 credits
• Professional/Technical Core: 30 credits
• Statewide Electives or Concentration Courses: 18 credits

Visual Communication AAS Concentration:

• Photography (18 credits)
  This concentration will expose you to a broad technical core of courses representing key topics such as: organizing the visual field, color theory and application, image acquisition and manipulation technology, the computer as a powerful tool, the professional visual artist as a business person and exit portfolio.

CURRICULUM
View the curriculum for this program and all others currently available at Ivy Tech.

LOCATIONS
The Visual Communications program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information: