Visual Communication/Computer Graphics
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Program code: 10-206-3

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.


This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — Visual Communication/Computer Graphics is an associate degree program that is designed to prepare you for a career in the computer graphics, multimedia, animation and Web design fields. MATC’s unique facilities, in combination with the curriculum of this program, offer you a comprehensive background in multimedia production. Coursework covers basic skills in computer graphics, graphic design, photography and digital audio/video; and advanced skills in interface design, Web design, animation and interactive authoring/programming. Portfolio and internship courses are included to allow you to compile samples of your work and initiate a job search.

Multimedia certificates and advanced technical certificates in Graphic Technologies/Internet and animation are also available. Student outcomes in each course integrate practical work assignments that are developed into a comprehensive portfolio.

Career Outlook — Society’s growing information orientation has created ongoing employment opportunities for multimedia and web producers. Graduates of this program seek positions as media specialists, multimedia authors, multimedia programmers, computer graphics designers/technicians, interface designers, Web designers, animators, project managers, audiovisual technicians, and audio/video production technicians. This program is also right for you if you want to use media in your current occupation; e.g., teachers, trainers, advertising and marketing agents, etc.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — When you graduate from this program, employers will expect you to possess the following skills:

• Project planning
• Computer graphics
• Interactive interface design
• Multimedia authoring
• Animation
• Web page design
• Photography
• Digital audio/video productions
  

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
• Demonstration of basic computer skills in operating systems, word processing and the Internet

You should have normal color and depth perception, visualization ability, and a well-developed imagination with a talent for visual problem-solving. Important to your success in this program is your ability to work as part of a team, to work under stress, and to meet deadlines. Good vision and hearing are necessary.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Animator
Creative Director
3D Digital Artist
Web Designer
Web Developer

Related Programs:

eCommerce/Web Administration
Graphic Design
Photography
Television and Video Production

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2008-2009. 

TOTAL CREDITS: 69

‡ Prerequisite Required.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL EDUCATION courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit  INFOnline.