Visual Communications

Highline College ETPL

The Visual Communications program (VICOM) prepares students for jobs in the graphic design field. In this program students learn the fundamentals of graphic design to develop creative solutions for branding and visual identity; web, mobile, and motion design; animation and character development; and advertising and marketing. Students leave the program skilled in using a variety of mediums to create printed materials and online media for interactive presentations using industry-standard software and equipment.

Financial information

Total tuition

$7,655.40

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

15 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

63

Credits

693

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Some classes have entry requirements not listed here. Inquire with contact person

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

N/A

Completion rate

58%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
14
Completion rate
58%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
43%
Female
57%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
14%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
33%
Multi-racial
24%
Other
5%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
0%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
65%
Some college experience, but no degree
10%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
15%