Learning Outcomes
Visual Communications Assistant (VCT) - Certificate 16 credits
- Demonstrate visual communication industry standard effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Generate communication solutions for business needs.
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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)
- Advanced 3D Animation (VCT) — Certificate (12 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)
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.
Planning for Your Program
Transfer
- Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements provide students with educational plans to help them transfer to four-year institutions. - Transfer Resources
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. Learn more about possible options. - Bachelor Degree Planning
We partner with many institutions offering Bachelor's degrees that can be completed here, online, or at a metro location.
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.mnscu.edu