Visual Communications Careers (VCC)

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Delivery: A mix of daytime and evening courses.
Start: Fall or Spring: Full- or Part-Time.

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Diploma

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About the Program

Visual Communications Careers (VCC), previously called Visual Communications Technologies (VCT), is the new name of the program area comprising the following degrees: 3D Modeling and Animation, Graphic Design & Production, Narrative Video Production, Photographic Careers, and Web Design.

Our industry advisors tell us that all media types are mixed in the computer these days; therefore, it is difficult to isolate the media into only one career area. That is why we give students a solid foundation in visual communications and specialty skills in our five-degree areas.

If you are interested in cool visual media, read the bullet points listed below for each degree. Keep looking until you find the ones that ignite your passion.

Then click on the degree program page to learn more, and schedule a tour!



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Cost & Financial Aid

As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.

Financial Aid

Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.

Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to Century College students involved in several areas of study. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

Tuition Cost per Credit Comparison: Century College $219.95, University of MN - TC $555.13, Private Colleges & Universities $1,416.

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Potential Job Titles

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  • Animator and Multimedia Artist *
  • Film and Video Editor *
  • Graphic Designer *
  • Photographer

* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree


Salary Data

Animator and Multi-media Artist *
Average Wage: $26.17/hour
Top Earners: $37.83/hour

Graphic Designer *
Average Wage: $24.04/hour
Top Earners: $38.68/hour

Film and Video Editor *
Average Wage: $23.53/hour
Top Earners: $39.93/hour

Photographer
Average Wage: $22.34/hour
Top Earners: $39.80/hour

* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.

Information gathered pertains to the seven-county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu


Related Programs

3D Modeling and Animation

Web Design

Photographic Careers

Art

Graphic Design & Production

Narrative Video Production

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    Program Faculty

  • John Kothera
    Faculty
    Visual Communications Careers
  • Tunji Akanbi
    Faculty
    Visual Communications Careers
  • Emily Anderson
    Faculty
    Visual Communications Careers
  • Jonas Burand
    Faculty
    Visual Communications Careers
  • Experience: Tom has worked in photography since 1989, creating a professional photography studio in 2001 that focused on commercial and architectural photography. In 2007, Tom branched out to create Posers Photography studio, specializing in Portrait, Pets, Events, and Commercial photography. He began teaching studio classes in 2000 expanding into all areas of professional photography classes: Architectural, Commercial, Event, Industrial, Portrait along with the Business of photography.
    Education: Hennepin Technical College: Eden Prairie, MN - AAS Degree: Commercial Photography; Diploma: Commercial Photography; Certificate: Photographic Lab Technician
    Notable: “I continue to participate in photographic education opportunities, this is paramount to maintaining current with trends, software editing and photographic techniques. We must continue learning or we will become stagnant and obsolete. I am here to help
    Hobbies: Camping, Hiking, Travel, Wildlife
    Tom Hanly
    Faculty/Department Chair
    Bio
    Visual Communications Careers
    651-773-1754
  • Experience: Caroline has taught art and photography year-round at several post-secondary institutions for the past 14 years. She has taught at the Art Institutes International Minnesota, Century Community and Technical College, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Continuing Education Department, North Hennepin Community College, and the University of Minnesota. She started her career on the cusp of the digital revolution so is well versed in both digital and analogue photography techniques as well as has been teaching online since before the pandemic. Recently she has been teaching digital photography using Adobe programs, focusing on specialized skills in digital editing and printing techniques. Beyond the technical she teaches conceptual thought, with students completing portfolios with an understanding of their work in greater cultural contexts. Her expertise has come from developing many classes from scratch, as well as making adjustments to institutional changes such as a new curriculum and short-notice class changes.
    Education: BFA, College of Visual Arts, Saint Paul, MN; MFA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
    Hobbies: Photography, crochetting, and cats!
    Caroline Solomon
    Faculty
    Bio
    Visual Communications Careers