Visual Communication AAS: Graphic Design Track
The Visual Communication AAS: Graphic Design Track degree (AAS_VSCG) is offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood and LSC-North Harris. For more information, please contact the Visual Communications Department.
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Program Description
The visual communication program trains today’s digital designers in the communication media of the future. This program provides students with skills needed for careers in commercial art and design, desktop publishing, web design, 3-D animation, multimedia development, video and post-production. The demand for these skills comes from a variety of industries including advertising, consumer products, education, entertainment, government, legal, manufacturing, medical, petroleum, publishing, transportation, and video production.
The visual communication associate of applied science degree is awarded for successful completion of 65-67 credit hours that include a common core of academic and a selection of technical courses based on specialization.
This degree has five areas of specialization: graphic design, multimedia, video and post-production, web design, or 3D animation. Both the graphic design and multimedia degree programs are recognized by the Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB) as having curriculum that aligns with the national industrydefined and industry-recognized skills standards.
Students completing the degree or certificate are prepared for entry-level positions. Certificates are available within specialization areas in graphic design, motion graphics, video and post-production, multimedia design, 3D animation, and web design. These certificates provide an opportunity to acquire technical skills in two to three semesters.
The general education core courses will transfer to a variety of universities, and the degree articulates to many area universities. Please see the department chair, faculty, or advisor for specific information.
Program Plan
First Year Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| ARTS | 1311 | Design I 2-D | 3 |
| ARTS | 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTC | 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC | 1317 | Design Communication I | 3 |
| IMED | 1301 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ITSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers OR | 4 |
| COSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers | |
| Elective1 | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| KINE | Any physical activity course | 1 | |
| ARTC | 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTC | 2313 | Digital Publishing II | 3 |
| ARTC | 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
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TOTAL Credit Hours for Second Year: |
35 | ||
Second Year Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| SPCH2 | Speech Elective | 3 | |
| ARTC | 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC | 2348 | Digital Publishing III | 3 |
| ARTC | 2347 | Design Communications II | 3 |
| ARTS | 2311 | Design III - Color | 3 |
| IMED | 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| IMED | 1345 | Interactive Digital Media I | 3 |
| ITSW | 1310 | Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software | 3 |
| Elective3 | Math/Natural Science | 3-4 | |
| ARTC4 | 2335 | Portfolio Development For Graphic Design OR | 3 |
| ARTC4 | 2380 | Cooperative Education: Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 |
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TOTAL Credit Hours for Second Year: |
30-31 | ||
Total Credits
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TOTAL Credit Hours for |
65-66 |
- Social/behavioral science course must meet multicultural requirement.
- Speech course from SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318 or 1321.
- See core requirements for AAS degree for options. Students must meet TSI requirements. See LoneStar.edu/TSI for details.
- Capstone course. See Technical Track information to determine the appropriate capstone course.
