视觉传达(AAS)

项目描述

The Visual 沟通 Degree (AAS) is offered through the 沟通 and Fine Arts Department.

The curriculum is rooted in a strong foundation of basic drawing and design skills, with classroom exercises providing practical and theoretical experience. 学生 develop strong skills and technical knowledge using a variety of software programs (based in the Adobe Creative Suite, 包括插画家, 排版软件名称, 和Photoshop), as well as experience with digital cameras, 下载图片, 扫描, printers and 数字印前 considerations. Courses also develop skills for working in a team-based environment, as well as communication skills with 监事, 客户, 作家, and other marketing and advertising professionals.

学生 will learn basic skills applicable to career possibilities in graphic design, 编辑设计, 生产的艺术家, 插图, 摄影 and photo retouching, 网页设计, 数字印前, 等.

Upon completion of the AAS degree, students will submit a portfolio of work for final approval by the faculty. Internship possibilities are available and have led to part-time and full-time employment for many alumni.

学生 interested in a four-year Bachelor’s degree in a more specialized aspect of visual communication, should see the art curriculum listed in the bbin信誉网站 catalog under the Associate in Arts (AA) transfer degrees.


ArtFusion 2018封面 ArtFusion杂志
ArtFusion is produced every other year by and for the students of bbin信誉网站. From essays to digital drawing to 摄影 and painting, student works are featured throughout a professionally formatted and published magazine.

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学生 who completing this program will be able to:

  • Basic drawing and design skills with a strong understanding of design principles and color theory, as applied to a variety of design related careers, 比如平面设计, 网页设计, 插图, 摄影, 展示设计, 等.
  • Strong skills and technical knowledge in several Adobe Creative Suite programs, 尤其是排版软件名称, 插画家, Photoshop, Lightroom和Animate. Understanding of technical requirements for a variety of applications, such as 数字印前 and print, 摄影 and photo retouching, web publishing and digital applications.
  • Ability to work in a team environment exploring a variety of avenues to a project, while remaining flexible and open to concepts and applying critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Strong visual and verbal communication skills to convey design concepts to 客户, 监事, 作家, printers and other marketing and advertising professionals.
  • Understanding and experience using a variety of equipment such as inkjet and laser printers, 扫描仪, 平板电脑手写笔, digital cameras and studio lighting.
  • Digital and print portfolio demonstrating experience in designing print ads, 宣传册, 标志和标识系统, 信息图形, 编辑出版, 网络图形, 海报, 包装设计, 等.

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建议课程

课程(学时):

第一学期

ART 101 2-Dimensional Design (3)
ART 121制图I (3)
ART 215数字图像(3)
ART 231 Type and Digital Layout (3)
ART 281 History of Western Art I (3)
ART 190 Introduction to Computer Art (3)

第二学期

ART 111 3-Dimensional Design (3)
ART 122制图II (3)
ART 213数码摄影(3)
ART 217数字绘图(3)
ART 246平面设计 or
ART 248 Production and Prepress (3)
CS 100 Introduction to Computers (3)

第三学期

ART 201人体素描(3)
商业数学I (3)
COMM 100沟通技巧 or
eng101作文一 or (3)
eng101c成分1
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SPEC 114 Interpersonal 沟通 (3)

第四学期

ART 246平面设计 or
ART 248 Production and Prepress (3)
ART 282 History of Western Art II (3)
JOUR 221 Intro to Mass 沟通 or
BUSN 230营销原则 or
BUSN 236 Introduction to Advertising (3)


Two courses from any of the tracks below. Courses listed under each track are faculty recommendations based on a particular focus area. 学生 may tailor those selections based on their own needs.

摄影追踪:

ART 232 The Photographic Series (3)

说明跟踪:

ART 211绘画(3)

网页设计方向:

CIP 170 Web Page Development (3)
CIP 181 Advanced Web Page Development – 春天只 (3)

Minimum total hours required for degree– 66

Minimum total hours required for degree: 66