Arts, Digital Media & Communications
Visual Communication
As a visual designer, your creativity could influence much of what we see and use every day. ACC’s Visual Communication Program provides instruction in design fundamentals, illustration, color theory, design software, user experience design, and more. You can prepare for a career in a wide range of promising design fields.
Job Titles & Career Information
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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.
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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.
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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.
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User Experience Designer
Which Award Path is Right for You?
Choose the award path that’s right for you. ACC offers a variety of degrees and certificates to get you ready for the next step in your academic and career journey.
Associate of Applied Science
- Visual Communication- Graphic Arts Technology Specialization
- Visual Communication- Graphic Design Specialization
- Visual Communication- User Experience Design
Certificate Level 2
- Graphic Arts Technology Certificate Visual Communication
- Graphic Design Certificate Visual Communication
- User Experience Design Certificate Visual Communication
Certificate Level 3
Program Maps
Program maps show you which classes are needed to complete a specific degree or certificate.
- Visual Communication: Graphic Arts Technology Specialization Associate of Applied Science & Level 2 Certificate
- Visual Communication: Graphic Design Specialization Associate of Applied Science & Level 2 Certificate
- Visual Communication: User Experience Design Associate of Applied Science & Level 2 Certificate
- Visual Communication: Illustration Enhanced Skills Certificate
Programs in this AoS
Continuing Education
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