Design & Visual Communications

"Earn your spots"

Instructor: Marcia Blanco
Phone: 802-933-4003 X18
Email: mblanco@chccvt.net

Design & Visual Communications is a career field in what traditionally has been termed commercial and graphic arts. Students in this cluster explore careers in:

Graphic & Web Design
Photography
Illustration
Printing & Reproduction
Advertising & Promotion
Computer Animation
Fine Art
TV/Video/Film
Medical Imaging

Credits:

DVC I = 3 elective credits
DVC II = 3 elective credits
1 Art & math credit for program completion

Things You'll Learn

Areas of study	Software Explored
Drawing	Photoshop
Design & Layout	Illustrator
Color Theory	InDesign
Photography	Flash
Videography	Dreamweaver
Animation	3D Studio Max/Maya
Web Design	Final Cut Pro
Illustration	Work Flow Software

Motivated Students can take up to 9 CCV Credits in the two year program

Visual Communications II:

DVCII students choose a specialty within design and visual communications to explore and develop a 'senior project' and portfolio based on the competencies outlined within that area. Students may choose graphic design, web design, illustration, photography, animation or video in which to base the theme of their graduation portfolio. Students need to be self motivated and learn time-management skills in order to work with clients, enhance further skills within the basic competencies and develop their portfolios for review.

Career Options with HS Degree

Illustration: Computer & Traditional
Photography
Page Layout
Graphic Design

Career Options with Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degrees

Photography, Illustration, Design
Art Director
Web Design
Web Master
Animator
Advertising
Marketing