aa degree

Visual Communications students who receive an AA degree have successfully transferred to 4-year university graphic design or multimedia programs, or enter the field with the option of continuing their higher education at a later date.

required courses

Course number/name and number of units earned*

VCOM 48 Introduction to a Design Studio
.3
VCOM 50 VCOM and the Process of Design
2
VCOM 51 Color for Digital Design
2
VCOM 52 Introduction to Typography
3
VCOM 53 Photoshop I for Design
2
VCOM 54 Illustrator I for Design
2
VCOM 55 Web Design I
3
VCOM 56 Digital Design Concepts I
3
VCOM 57 Digital Design Concepts II
3
VCOM 58 Photoshop II for Design or
VCOM 59 Illustrator II for Design
3
VCOM 60 Creative Portfolio and Self-Promotion or
VCOM 61 Independent Studies Leading to Advanced Portfolio Work
3
VCOM 64 InDesign I and Layout Techniques
3
Total Units Required
60*

*PLUS Required General Education Courses: See General Education Requirements in the LPC Catalog

Some variation in requirements may exist at a particular four-year college or university; therefore, it is essential that the student refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult an LPC counselor.

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the visual communications program works to build design and technical skills from a strong core that radiates outward.

we offer recommended sequential coursework that teaches aesthetic design skills alongside technical skills.

all vcom graduates are trained in:

  • conceptual development;
  • design and implementation of interface;
  • verbal and visual presentation, including proposal of final product;
  • prototyping products;
  • working as a member of a team;
  • mastery of industry standard technology

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