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Delivery: A mix of daytime and evening courses.
Start: Fall or Spring: Full- or Part-Time.
- 3D Animation (VCT) — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- 3D Animation (VCT) — Diploma (48 credits)
- Filmmaking and Video Production (VCT) — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- Filmmaking and Video Production (VCT) — Diploma (48 credits)
- Graphic Design (VCT) — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- Graphic Design (VCT) — Diploma (48 credits)
- Professional Photography (VCT) — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- Professional Photography (VCT) — Diploma (48 credits)
- Web Design (VCT) — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- Web Design (VCT) — Diploma (48 credits)
- Visual Communications Assistant (VCT) — Certificate (16 credits)
- Online Video Content Creator — Certificate (12 credits)
About the Program
The Visual Communications Technology program prepares students for career fields involving the delivery of messages in visual forms. The Visual Communications Assistant certificate is a fundamental certificate which will acquaint you with the industry by exploring industry professional concepts, while obtaining essential foundational skills.
Interested in a career in Visual Communications? Schedule a program tour!
Cost & Financial Aid
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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 quality 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 our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Transfer
- Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. - Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles
- Animator and Multi-media 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
Film and Video Editor *
Average Wage: $23.53/hour
Top Earners: $39.93/hour
Graphic Designer *
Average Wage: $24.04/hour
Top Earners: $38.68/hour
Photographer
Average Wage: $22.34/hour
Top Earners: $39.80/hour
* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu
Program Faculty
Contact Century College
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Office Hours
Please see office hours on the Hours and Access page.
Contact- Admissions Office
- West Campus, W2303
- 651-773-1700
- 800-228-1978