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.

    Hourly Wage: $

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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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  • 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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  • User Experience Designer

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    Hourly Wage: $

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