certificates

emphasis in print
emphasis in multimedia

certificated students’ goal is immediate job entry.

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
Options*
8-16
Total Units Required
34.3–42.3

To receive a Certificate Emphasis in Print or Web, complete ONE of the TWO Visual Communications Options for a minimum of 8 units. Students may receive an additional Certificate if they complete both options. In that case, VCOM 66 must be repeated.

Option 1 - Emphasis in Multimedia
VCOM 62 Web Design II
VCOM 63 Web Site and Multimedia Production
VCOM 63i Internship

Option 2 - Emphasis in Print
Visual Communications 64 InDesign I and Layout Techniques
Visual Communications 65 Electronic Pre-Press and Print Production
Visual Communications 65i Internship

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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

 

for more information, visit the
las positas career education website