Communication Design

Communication Design is a Bachelor program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Communication Design Associate in Arts degree prepares students for entry-level positions in communication design and/or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a similar discipline. Students build foundation skills in strategic thinking, planning, iterative prototyping, and using technology platforms used in interactive design. They plan, develop, test, and market web and app design solutions with an emphasis on visual flow, functionality, and code, using accessibility standards and user experience guidelines.

The program includes Major Core Requirements totaling 38 units, including courses such as Design Thinking, Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design, and UX Design. Students complete work that supports an entry-level portfolio, which can be tailored for applying to bachelor’s degree programs and can help with transitioning to an internship, freelance, or contract positions.

Modules

• GDES001 Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design
• GDES003 Introduction to Graphic Design
• GDES004 Design Thinking
• GDES008 Photoshop for Designers
• GDES009 Introduction to Typography
• GDES020A UX Design
• GDES020B UX Design
• ARTS031A Beginning Drawing
• ARTS033A Two-Dimensional Design
• ARTS062D Studio Photography
• ARTS081 3-Dimensional Design

The minimum requirements for admission in Communication Design at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Communication Design.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:

• Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
• Completion of WVC or Cal-GETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the Cal-GETC General Education pattern.
• Complete additional degree-applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/communication-design-associate-in-arts-degree.html

• Front-end Web Developer or Designer
• Multimedia Artist
• App Developer
• UX/UI Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Interactive Media Designer
• Digital and Social Marketer
• Visual Designer

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.