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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)
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.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Century College can be extremely affordable through financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
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.
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our programs qualify for federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, and others.
Planning for Your Program
Transfer
- Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions. - Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer.
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