VSM - Visual Media A.A.S.

CR Applied Associate of Science

Program Description

This program is designed for students planning to enter the following industries upon graduation with an Associates Degree: including, but not limited to, digital content production, visual journalism, and commercial photography. Program course work explores career opportunities in these visual communications and digital content production industries through practical experience in state-of-the-art professional facilities and the teaching of fundamental concepts and theories behind the practice. Industry positions include, but are not limited to, commercial photography and video production, visual journalist, digital content coordinator and social media content management. Students utilize industry-standard software, hardware and production techniques as they build professional-quality portfolios of their work and engage in projects with their community.

Program Objectives

Program Objective
Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills.
Apply the principles of digital content production in industry recognized platforms such as print, TV, web and mobile.
Apply principles of composition to produce professional-quality photographs.
Select and operate photographic and video equipment and technologies appropriate to the task.
Select and operate/employ industry standard hardware and software to produce content appropriate to the task.
Evaluate and select media artifacts to create a professional portfolio of digital content using industry-standard principles, practice, and equipment.

Advisor Notes

This degree is designed for students who want to enter visual media-related industries and seek employment upon graduation. Students considering or seeking to transfer to a four-institution should enroll in either of the following: Communication AA or TV/Film A.A.