Visual Communications Foundation - Shoreline Community College

Visual Communications Foundation from Shoreline Community College is a Campus Certificate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. DESCRIPTION The Visual Communications Technology certificate program is designed to provide an introductory level of knowledge and practice in visual design principles; graphic and typographic design; photography and video; computer graphic technologies; and offset printing, pre-press and new imaging technologies. The certificate of proficiency is designed to serve the needs of working professionals and students seeking entry level or introductory positions by enhancing skills for employability. For this Certificate of Proficiency, students study a condensed package of fundamentals in communications including design principles, typography, image creation, editing and preparation for final use, and training in specific software utilized in the industry. This one year course of study provides a firm foundation in multiple areas. This certificate also articulates into the 2-year AAAS VCT degree for stronger knowledge and instruction in specific degree areas. OUTCOMES Students who successfully complete this program should be able to: 1. Build their knowledge base in many areas of visual communications, as a foundation for further study and learning. 2. Create, select and organize essential design elements including letter forms, illustrations, typography and other graphic images. 3. Use computer software applications for graphic design, illustration, print and web production and publishing, and image manipulation for multimedia and animation. 4. Be familiar with procedures, processes, and concerns in many types of introductory-level visual communication projects. View more details on Shoreline Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.