Applied Visual Arts

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Applied Visual Arts — A.A.S. Degree

First Year – First Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
VCOM1001 Introduction to Visual Communications 2
VCOM1015 Layout I 2
VCOM1030 Visual Design Fundamentals 3
VCOM1040 Basic Drawing 3
VCOM1415 Typography Fundamentals 2
ENGL1150 Composition I 3
  Total Credits 15

First Year – Second Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
VCOM1006 Color Theory and Applications 2
VCOM1060 Creative Problem Solving 3
VCOM1095 Illustration Fundamentals 3
VCOM1410 Introduction to Illustrator 2
  General Education Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4)** 3
  General Education Electives** 6
  Total Credits 19

Second Year – First Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
VCOM1010 Introduction to Photoshop 2
VCOM1021 Introduction to Photography 3
VCOM1051 Scale and Prospective 2
VCOM1430 Introduction to InDesign 2
VCOM2085 Drawing for Illustration 2
VCOM2420 Advanced Computer Illustration 3
SPEE1020 Interpersonal Communications 3
  General Education Elective** 2
  Total Credits 19

Second Year – Second Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
VCOM2035 Layout II 3
VCOM2095 Painting for Illustration 2
VCOM2724 Graphic Portfolio for Applied Visual Arts 2
VCOM2730 Career Research Skills 1
  Technical Electives* 8
  General Education Elective** 3
  Total Credits 19
Total Program Requirements 72

This is a sample course sequence resulting in an A.A.S. degree.
Please consult your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

* Technical electives may be selected from course subject area: VCOM.

** Select General Education electives from any MnTC goal area.