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Visual Communication Programs

Course Number Course Name Units AA Degree Certificate Emphasis in Multimedia Certificate Emphasis in Print Skills Development Courses
VCOM 48 Introduction to a Design Studio 0.3 check check check  
VCOM 50 Process of Design 2 check check check  
VCOM 51 Color for Design 2 check check check  
VCOM 52 Introduction to Typography 3 check check check  
VCOM 53 Photoshop I for Design 2 check check check  
VCOM 54 Illustrator I for Design 2 check check check  
VCOM 55 Web Design I 3 check check check  
VCOM 56 Design Concepts I 3 check check check  
VCOM 57 Design Concepts II 3 check check check  
VCOM 58
Photoshop II for Design 3 check check check  
VCOM 59 Illustrator II for Design 3 check check check  
VCOM 60 Creative Portfolio and Self-Promotion 3 check check check  
VCOM 64 InDesign I and Layout Techniques 3 check check check  
VCOM 62 Web Design II 3
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VCOM 63 Web Site and Multimedia Production 3
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VCOM 63IN Internship 2   check    
VCOM 65 Electronic Pre-Press and Print Production 3
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VCOM 65IN Internship 2     check  
VCOM 153 Basic Techniques in Photoshop for the Professional _       check
VCOM 154 Basic Techniques in Illustrator for the Professional _       check
VCOM 155 Basic Web Design Using Dreamweaver for the Professional _       check
VCOM 158 Advanced Techniques in Photoshop for the Professional _       check
VCOM 159 Advanced Techniques in Illustrator for the Professional _       check
VCOM 162 Advanced Web Design Using Dreamweaver and Flash for the Professional _       check
VCOM 163 Web Production Techniques Using Dreamweaver and Flash for the Professional _       check
VCOM 164 Introduction to Page Layout Using Indesign for the Professional _       check
VCOM 165 Pre-press and Print Production Using InDesign for the Professional _       check
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED   60* 34.3** 34**  

*PLUS Required General Education Courses: See General Education Requirements in the LPC Catalog

Some variation in requirements may exist at a particular four-year college or university; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult an LPC counselor.

**To receive a Certificate Emphasis in Print or Web, complete ONE of the TWO Visual Communications Options for a minimum of 8 units. Students may receive an additional Certificate if they complete both options. In that case, the Internship course must be repeated.

PLEASE NOTE: Skills Development Courses cannot be applied to the VCOM AA Degree or Certificate.