Visual Communications

Associate of Arts Advanced Study Curriculum

The Advanced Study Program in Visual Communications is designed to provide a quality professional education that will meet the needs of students entering the entertainment industry.  The applied learner-centered program involves the students in creative problem-solving, best business practices, hands-on experience, special effects, set design and set decorating, and model building.  The curriculum stresses the importance of teamwork and effective communication.

Course Description Units
Advanced Study Program of Entertainment Set Design and Decoration
INTD 3020 Furniture Styles 3
INTD 4300 History of Film & Television 3
VCOM 3300 Essentials of Film Production 6
VCOM 3450 Set Design 6
VCOM 3650 Introduction to Theatre 6
VCOM 3750 Set Decorating 9
VCOM 3800 Internship 12
Total Units of Required Credit 45

Prerequisites:

  1. (VCOM 1900) Drafting Techniques for Visual Presentation
  2. (GNST 1230) Color & Design Theory
  3. Must be a graduate of FIDM.