Applied Visual Arts
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime
- Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Applied Visual Arts — A.A.S. Degree 72 credits
- Applied Visual Arts — Diploma 64 credits
Major Description
Students work with various art mediums and methods such as drawing, painting, collage, and computer graphics to produce artwork for both commercial and fine art applications. Coursework includes a foundation in design principles, creative problem solving, illustration, layout, color and typography.
Work Environment
Visual artists often work in art or design studios both private and commercial. Job opportunities exist in the publishing, advertising, marketing and visual merchandising industries. Employment could be permanent or seasonal at business locations. Freelance artists in their own studios often work on a contract basis.
Potential Job Titles
- Illustrator
- Visual Artist
- Historical Artist
- Mural Painter
- Production Illustrator
- Exhibit Artist
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $22.72/hour
- Top Earners: $36.37/hour
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Web Site
Visit the Visual Communications Web site to access more information, including testimonials, student work, student employment, transfer opportunities and instructor biographies.
Academic Advisor
- Alison Tauer
Academic Advisor
alison.tauer@dctc.edu
651-423-8384
Dean
- Sherralyn Cox
Dean of Design and Health/Human Services
Instructors
| Gwen Partin | 651-423-8369 | gwen.partin@dctc.edu | BIO |
