Visual Communications

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The Visual Communications program inspires you to be creative, think critically and communicate effectively. If you value lifelong intellectual and aesthetic growth, this program will open countless possibilities. Our goal is to build a community of creative designers, photographers, and multimedia content creators in Nashville and 除了.

Associate of Applied Science

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The Associate of Applied Science program puts students in a creative environment with state-of-the-art technology to learn principles of visual communications, current imaging technology, business practices, and portfolio development. With concentrations in 平面设计 and 摄影, students can focus on the skills needed to pursue 创造性的职业.

长度

两年

成本

关于 $9,490 total in tuition and fees.

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After Nashville State

Transfer to a four-year institution or join the workforce. Ask our 职业服务支援小组!

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Campus Availability: The majority of Visual Communications courses are only offered on our 白色的桥 campus, however some may be available online. To check current course offerings check 课程表.

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Visual communications can vary based on your interests. Choose from one of two paths that we teach to focus your efforts.

平面设计

Design and produce advertising, logos, magazines, posters, and more. 平面设计 concentration of the Visual Communications A.A.S. gives you real-world experience using the latest technology. As a graphic design student, you will have the opportunity 学习:

How to develop creative briefs and style guides
Design fundamentals for print, web, and social media
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色彩理论
品牌
2D & 三维设计
Portfolio development
Merchandise, product, and package design
Pricing, ethics, and business for designers
Client development and management
Marketing and promotion

摄影

Take stunning photos and turn your passion into a successful career. 摄影 concentration of the Visual Communication A.A.S. teaches the necessary skills of digital camera operation, lighting, portraiture, digital image editing, composition, darkroom, digital printing techniques, and more. As a photography student, you will have the opportunity 学习:

Digital Camera Operation
Studio and location lighting for portraits and product
Traditional film and darkroom skills
色彩理论 and creative composition
Advanced digital photography techniques
Photo retouching and enhancement
Image compositing and creative editing techniques
Digital printing techniques and color management
Video production and editing
Pricing, ethics, and business for photographers
Marketing and Promotion
Portfolio and website development

Award Winning Students

Our students are excellent but don’t just take our word for it. In 2023, nine students from our Visual Communications program took home twelve prestigious student American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) in eight categories.

艾米丽不时髦的

Associate Professor of 摄影 and Visual Communications

The creative talent and dedication of Nashville State students is a continuous source of inspiration for me and the other faculty. It is a privilege to work with our students as they develop their creative vision and hone their skills to prepare for professional and creative careers.

Professors like 艾米丽不时髦的 are here to help you go above and 除了 your career goals to achieve excellence and gain national recognition. Learn from Naff and others like her by enrolling in the Visual Communications degree program.