The Visual Communications Foundation w/Specialization Certificate of Proficiency is designed to provide an introductory level of knowledge and practice in visual design principles; graphic and typographic design; photography and video; computer graphic technologies; and offset printing, pre-press and new imaging technologies. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. The Visual Communication Technology Foundation w/Specialization program focuses on the fundamentals of communications including design principles, typography, image creation, editing and preparation for final use, and will also receive training in specific software utilized in the industry. This one-year course of study provides a condensed foundation in multiple areas with a customizable choice of capstone classes (student choice). Based on personal and career interests, students select an area of concentration in upper-level classes once they have completed the prerequisite requirements.