Visual Communications Course Sequences
See the classes you should take each term to complete the Visual Communications certificate or degree you want to earn.
Visual Communications Certificate & Degree Course Sequences
Getting Started
The program has special admission requirements and enrollment limits. Attending a program overview session is required in order to learn all current program information and application procedures. Sessions are scheduled throughout the year, and dates are posted on the program web site at vc.chemeketa.edu. You will also find a digital program application on the web site. A portfolio of previous work is part of the application process. Your work can be in any media—not just graphic design.
The first step to entering this program is to take part in an assessment process, which includes taking the college’s free placement test and meeting with Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs staff. You may need to complete program entry requirements. Then your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH020 | Basic Mathematics | 4 |
| RD115 | Academic Thinking and Reading | 3 |
| WR115 | Introduction to Composition | 4 |
The Visual Communications program accepts digital applications for fall entry from the last week of April through the last week of June. Students may apply for the program while completing the prerequisite courses listed above.
If you have questions about program requirements, contact the Visual Communications program at 503.399.5070 or email the program chair.
Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.
See course descriptions for more information about your classes.
Graphic Design Degree
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ART115 | Basic Design: Black and White | 4 |
| ART131 | Introduction to Drawing | 4 | |
| VC111 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 4 | |
| VC114 | Introduction to Digital Graphics | 4 | |
| 2 | ART207 | Graphic Design Literacy | 4 |
| ART224 | Type Design 1 | 4 | |
| VC115 | Introduction to Digital Layout | 4 | |
| WR121 | Academic Composition | 4 | |
| Graphic Design elective | 2 | ||
| 3 | ART118 | Digital Design and Color | 4 |
| ART225 | Type Design 2 | 4 | |
| ART234 | Figure Drawing | 4 | |
| COMM112 | Persuasive Speaking | 4 | |
| VC224 | Layout 1: Page Design | 4 | |
| 4 | ART221 | Graphic Design 1: Icons and Symbols | 3 |
| ART238 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 or | |
| ART265 | Photography 1 | 4 | |
| VC225 | Layout 2: Intermediate Page Design | 4 | |
| VC246 | File Prep | 3 | |
| VC272A | Design Studio | 2 | |
| 5 | ART222 | Graphic Design 2: Logo Design | 4 |
| ART239 | Introduction to Digital Illustration | 3 | |
| MTH060 | Introductory Algebra (or higher) | 4 | |
| VC226 | Layout 3: Publication Design | 4 | |
| VC235 | Interface Design | 3 | |
| 6 | ART223 | Graphic Design 3: Package Design | 4 |
| PSY104 | Workplace Psychology | 4 | |
| VC283 | Business of Graphic Arts | 4 | |
| VC284 | Portfolio | 4 | |
| VC285A | Design Portfolio Preparation | 2 |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART120 | Digital Media Time Design | 4 |
| ART237 | Photo Illustration | 4 |
| ART238 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 |
| ART243 | Advanced Illustration | 3 |
| ART265 | Photography 1 | 4 |
| ART266 | Photography 2 | 4 |
| ART267 | Portrait Photography | 4 |
| ART268 | Documentary Photography | 4 |
| ART289 | The Medium and the Message | 4 |
| VC130 | Photoshop 1 | 2 |
| VC133A | InDesign 1 | 2 |
| VC134 | Dreamweaver 1 | 2 |
| VC139 | Illustrator 1 | 2 |
| VC147 | Cascading Style Sheets | 2 |
| VC237 | Web Design 1 | 4 |
*Select one course
Interactive Media Degree
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ART115 | Basic Design: Black and White | 4 |
| ART131 | Introduction to Drawing | 4 | |
| VC111 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 4 | |
| VC114 | Introduction to Digital Graphics | 4 | |
| 2 | ART207 | Graphic Design Literacy | 4 |
| ART224 | Type Design 1 | 4 | |
| VC115 | Introduction to Digital Layout | 4 | |
| WR121 | Academic Composition | 4 | |
| Interactive Media elective | 2 | ||
| 3 | ART118 | Digital Design and Color | 4 |
| ART225 | Type Design 2 | 4 | |
| VC224 | Layout 1: Design | 4 | |
| VC237 | Web Design 1 | 4 | |
| 4 | ART221 | Graphic Design 1: Icons and Symbols | 4 |
| CIS121 | Introduction to Programming Concepts | 4 | |
| COMM112 | Persuasive Speaking | 4 | |
| VC238 | Web Design 2 | 4 | |
| VC272B | Web Studio | 2 | |
| 5 | ART222 | Graphic Design 2: Logo Design | 4 |
| CIS133SC | Fundamentals of Scripting Languages | 4 | |
| PSY104 | Workplace Psychology | 4 | |
| VC235 | Interface Design | 3 | |
| VC239 | Web Design 3 | 4 | |
| 6 | MTH060 | Introductory Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| VC241 | Interactive Media | 4 | |
| VC283 | Business of Graphic Arts | 4 | |
| VC284 | Portfolio | 4 | |
| VC285B | Web Portfolio Preparation | 2 |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART120 | Digital Media Time Design | 4 |
| ART223 | Graphic Design 3: Package Design | 4 |
| ART237 | Photo Illustration | 4 |
| ART238 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 |
| ART265 | Photography 1 | 4 |
| VC130 | Photoshop 1 | 2 |
| VC133A | InDesign 1 | 2 |
| VC134 | Dreamweaver 1 | 2 |
| VC139 | Illustrator 1 | 2 |
| VC147 | Cascading Style Sheets | 2 |
| FLM265 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
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