LSC-North Harris Visual Communications Department

Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Design, 3D Animation, Video & Post-Production, and Motion Graphics

Visual Communication trains today's digital designer 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, 3D animation, multimedia development, and video and post production. The demand for these skills comes from a variety of industries including advertising, consumer products, education, financial, entertainment, government, legal, manufacturing, medical, petroleum, publishing, transportation, and video production. Why such a broad range industries? Why, because all companies want and need to communicate with clients, customers, and community. Nothing is more lasting than the emotional impact of visual imagery in printed publications, on the web, for broadcast, etc.

This degree has five areas of specialization: graphic design, multimedia, video and post-production, web design, or 3D animation. 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.

There are five tracks of specializations from which a student can choose:

• Graphics Design- Graphic designers are experts at presenting information in a visual form in print for packaging, signs, publications, and advertising.
  
• Multimedia design-- Multimedia Designers use a mixture of graphics, text, video, sound, and animation to provide a rich media, interactive experience on CDs, DVDs, Kiosks, and the web.
  
• 3D Animation--Animators combine art and computer technology to create 3-dimensional objects, characters, or environments that can be animated for multimedia simulations which would otherwise be impossible to illustrate for medical, legal, petroleum, manufacturing, architectural, and gaming purposes.
  
• Video and Post- Production-- Video and post-production professionals work with cameras, lighting, editing video clips, introducing animation, graphics, text and audio to communicate a message or story based on a script.
  
• Web Design-- Web designers create the visual look of a website that provides a cohesive and a well-planned web site from the front-end but also possess a good understanding of the technical issues of the internet and the manner in which people use the web.
  
  

Faculty & Staff

Sue Vezey
Department Chair
281.618.5703
Office: DTEC/101-N

Kendall Lawrence
Lead Instructor
281-618-5709
Office: DTEC/101-P
Faculty Web Site

Kay Pallavicini
Professor
281.618.5733
Office: DTEC/101-J

Judy Law
Staff Assistant
281-618-5785
Office: DTEC/201-J