When looking to earn an accredited degree in the field of communications, students have several options to choose from. One of these options is to obtain a degree in visual communications. There are various visual communications schools and career training possibilities available for students to choose from when looking to start a career in this field. Students who wish to do so can earn an associate’s, bachelors, and master’s degree.
*Associate Degree
With an accredited school or college students can train for an associate’s degree in visual communications with as little as two years of study. Coursework may vary but typically includes the study of graphic design, animation, digital graphics, advertising design, illustration, corporate design and many other career specific courses. Students will gain the training needed to help them enter into a number of careers. Possible career professions may include:
- Graphic Designer
- Advertising Manager
- Web Page Designer
- Graphic Artist
…and many other exciting careers. With an accredited associates degree in this field students can enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or begin employment.
*Bachelors Degree
Accredited bachelors degrees can be earned through a number of educational training programs with four years of study. Students will have the opportunity to study a variety of coursework based on their desired career. Subjects of study may include courses in desktop publishing, graphic arts, programming, animation, web design, computer graphics and many other courses. These educational courses will help students gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in this field. Possible careers may include:
- Communications Manager
- Production Art Manager
- Design Artist
- Web Editor
…and other related professions. Students can enter the workforce with a bachelor’s degree or further their education at a master’s degree level.
*Masters Degree
By enrolling in a masters degree program through an accredited school or college students can obtain their degree with an additional two years of study. Coursework at this level of degree will allow students to gain the skills needed to enter into their desired career in visual communications. Curriculum may cover studies in advanced motion graphics, design methods, design and society, critical theory in design, illustration and many other course subjects. With the knowledge learned through coursework students can pursue careers like:
- Illustrator
- Art Director
- Design manager
- Graphic Designer
- Lead Designer
…and many other visual communication professions. Students who choose to earn a masters degree in this field will gain all knowledge of the industry and be able to enter the career of their dreams.
By enrolling in an educational program that is accredited by an agency like the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) students can gain a quality education. Visual communications degree programs give students the opportunity to pursue the career they desire. By enrolling in an accredited educational training program students will receive the training they need to succeed in the field. Start the path to an exciting career by researching programs and enrolling today.
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