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Visual Communication Certificate

The Visual Communication Certificate is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Visual Communication. Students enrolling in the Visual Communication Certificate will learn the graphic design and technology tools to create visual communications that are relevant to organizations. Students in the Visual Communication Certificate will develop a diverse portfolio of rich media that can be used in Web sites, advertising, corporate reports, business presentations, instructional materials, animated movies and electronic publications that fulfill business and training needs.

The U.S. Department of Education requires the University to provide the following information about each of our programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized profession.

47.0% of students complete the program on time.

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Multi-Media Artists and Animators

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Program Cost Tuition and Fees for this program are based on the 2011/2012 pricing. Pricing rates are subject to change. Pricing for programs may vary based on geographic location and modality. Please contact an enrollment advisor for additional information.
Tuition & Fees	$5,070.00 - $10,830.00

Includes cost per credit, application fee, and fees for resources (books/eResources) for students completing the program in normal time.

Learn how best to manage program costs by exploring your financial aid & payment options.

Median Loan Debt The reported median debt load reflects the students who completed the program during the Federal Award Year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010. Median loan debt is dependent on the loan combinations students take out. The types of loans students owe affect the median loan debt.
Federal	$0.00
Private	$0.00
Institutional	$0.00

Median loan debt is dependent on the loan combinations students take out. The types of loans students owe affect the median loan debt.

While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations or in all delivery modalities. Some states have specific programmatic requirements which may vary from the requirements listed on this site. For more specific information on your program of choice, please contact an enrollment advisor or review the University's catalog.

Courses

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Course #	Title	Prerequisites
CIS/319	Computers and Information Processing
Course Description This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the Internet. View Full Course Description »
VCT/300	Image Editing	CIS/319
Course Description This course is an introduction to image editing and its role in the disciplines of web design, electronic publishing and multimedia development. An overview is presented on file formats, composition, color, text design, retouching and manipulation of graphic and photographic images. View Full Course Description »
VCT/310	Web Design	CIS/319
Course Description This course focuses on the principles of good web design and the essential role of the web designer in today's business environment. Topics covered include layout, style, artistic quality, navigation, performance, communication, community, e-commerce and marketing. View Full Course Description »
VCT/320	Electronic Publishing	CIS/319
Course Description This course presents the essential role of electronic publishing in the delivery of information to today's businesses and consumers. Most of the course is concerned with methods and techniques involved in the electronic publishing of business presentations, corporate reports, newsletters, training materials, manuals and electronic books, but other information formats such as wikis and blogs are also considered. View Full Course Description »
VCT/410	Instructional Design	CIS/319
Course Description This course presents principles of instructional design. An instructional design methodology is presented that includes requirements analysis, performance objectives, performance measures, instructional strategies, storyboarding, design specifications, development, implementation and evaluation. View Full Course Description »
VCT/420	Multimedia Development	VCT/310
Course Description This course introduces the fundamentals of developing interactive, multimedia enriched content for delivery across alternative platforms such as the Internet, CDs and handheld devices. The focus is on the integration of animation, audio and video content to maximize communication. View Full Course Description »

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