Overview
Express your creativity to the world. If you enjoy making videos, designing graphics to communicate a concept, digital storytelling, animation or experimenting with color, imagery and type, this is the place to start. Utilizing industry standard software applications, students will explore multiple modes of visual communication including foundations of design, digital photography, video production and animation.
This degree encourages creative problem solving while learning the necessary digital tools to communicate visually across multiple platforms.Ìý Students will develop a professional portfolio of work that demonstrates real-world projects to prepare for the work place or transfer to earn a Bachelor’s degree.Ìý
This is a dynamic, fast paced Associate Degree taught by industry professionals. Courses are offered on campus, hybrid and online delivery modes. Due to the intensive format, many classes in the major course of study are eight weeks in length. The degree is designed for transfer to many four-year colleges in the New England area.Ìý
Why Great Bay?
Classes are taught by industry professionals. Designed for transfer to 4 year colleges in New England. Flexible program with 8 week intensive classes delivered on campus, hybrid and online.
Career Options
Prepares students for entry level careers in graphic communication in print, video, the web and animation.
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Total Overall Credits: 69-71
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program of study, students will be able to:
- Apply principles of visual communication to design effective digital media content that aligns with professional standards and audience needs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard digital tools and technologies for creating and editing media.
- Employ effective written, verbal and visual communication skills to convey clear, persuasive messages across diverse digital formats.
- Demonstrate understanding of media ethics, copyright and legal considerations in the creation and distribution of digital communication.
- Integrate storytelling and narrative technologies to develop compelling multimedia projects across multiple social media platforms.
- Collaborate effectively in team-based production environments, applying project management and professional communication strategies.
- Assemble a professional portfolio showcasing a range of digital media projects that demonstrate technical skills, creativity and industry readiness.
