Visual Communication

Help make the things we interact with everyday more appealing and user-friendly by studying Visual Communication at Austin Community College. Classes cover illustration, color theory, design software, UX design, and more. You'll gain the skills you need to land a job in a wide range of promising creative fields. 

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Scholarships available 

Internship opportunities 

Adobe Creative Cloud Campus

Career & Salary Information

ACC’s Visual Communication Program will prepare you for a career in design, advertising, printing, software development, and more. Potential job titles include those listed below. 

Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.

  • Art Directors

    Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.


    Hourly Wage: $


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    Projections:

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  • Graphic Designers

    Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.


    Hourly Wage: $


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    Projections:

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  • Prepress Technicians and Workers

    Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.


    Hourly Wage: $


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    Projections:

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  • User Experience Designer

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    Hourly Wage: $



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Awards & Program Maps

 

Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You

ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.

Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Graphic Design Specialization
Graphic Media Production Specialization
User Experience Design
Visual Design Specialization

Certificate Level 1

Graphic Media Production Level 1

Certificate Level 2

Graphic Design Level 2
Graphic Media Production Level 2
User Experience Design Level 2
Visual Design Level 2

Enhanced Skills Certificate

Advanced Digital Tools for Graphic Design
Advanced Digital Tools for Visual Design

Occupational Skills Award

Graphic Media Production