Earn your Bachelors Degree in
Visual Communications
in as little as 31 months!
Specialize in one of the following:
Web Design – 2D Print
Platt College School of Graphic Design’s Bachelors degree program in Visual Communication helps you build the skills you need to start an exciting new career.
You choose to specialize in one of three exciting fields: Web Design or 2D Print. Each of these specializations provides graduates with the skills necessary to pursue careers in these dynamic industries.
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication (BAVC) develops professionals who take concepts and then create visual imagery by employing type, illustration, sound, music, photography, and animation. Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication degree program will produce a professional portfolio that will make them viable candidates for employment in the myriad of industries related to visual communication.
Past graduates have found successful employment as animators, computer animators, digital media producers, special effects artists, background designers, computer artists, layout artists, and video game artists.
Regardless of your chosen specialization area, you’ll begin by developing a strong foundation in the fundamentals of graphic design. Your coursework will combine training in traditional elements such as typography, drawing, color theory, and design principles with technology-based skills using industry-standard software tools in digital video, motion graphics, flash animation, 3D modeling & animation.
After building your design foundation, you’ll then move into the specialization area of your choice!
In the Web Design specialization, you’ll focus on developing professional online experiences.
Web page design, Flash animation, programming for the Web, DVD production, action scripting, interactive production, and server technologies are all integral to Platt’s online design curriculum.
In all of our specializations, you’ll conclude with interactive courses in portfolio preparation designed to better prepare graduates to conduct effective interviews, self-marketing, as well as produce a highly professional and competitive portfolio.
What Our Graduates Say
I currently work for one of the largest companies in the world, Viacom. I continue to excel and climb the corporate ladder because of the ideals I learned at Platt. Such ideals as drive, imagination, thinking outside of the box, and passion.
In the 2D Print specialization, you’ll focus on developing print collateral that is used in marketing, branding, and advertising to communicate and motivate action.
You’ll expand your skills in key areas such as typography, font creation, design, illustration, photography and proven design principles. You’ll also learn skills designed to help you learn how to work as part of a graphic design team, including marketing dynamics & strategies, art direction, team projects, and prepress.
In all of our specializations, you’ll conclude with interactive courses in portfolio preparation designed to better prepare graduates to conduct effective interviews, self-marketing, as well as produce a highly professional and competitive portfolio.
What Our Graduates Say
What was most important for me at Platt is the fact that every instructor tried to accommodate my needs. Teachers were very flexible and enthusiastic. Platt College helped me to get my first job where I have worked for 6 years.
Student Portfolio
Preview some of our students’ design work below.
And definitely check out the full student gallery here »
VisComm Magazine
The inaugural issue of Platt College’s VisComm Magazine is now available!
The magazine contains a sample of our Visual Communication students’ designs and artwork, including some award winning work by past students.
Platt College is right for you
- Convenient morning and evening class schedules - so you can continue to work while you earn your degree
- Full-time career services staff and a clinical externship coordinator
- Financial Aid is available to qualified students
- Accredited by ACCSC
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