Visual Communications

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The visual communications ATA prepares students for entry into careers in graphic design for print, web, and digital media. The 90-credit curriculum balances the development of conceptual and visual problem solving skills with development of technical skills and knowledge of current industry practices. The second year may also include an internship at a supervised work site where the student gains practical experience in the field.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Whatcom Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Second year (fall start): Portfolio. ESLA 117 or placement into ENGL& 101. Completion of the following courses: ART 112, ART 115 or ART 116, ART 185, ART& 100, ART 114, ART 205, or ART 215.

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

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Completion rate

77%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.98

Typical (median) annual earnings

$27,459.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Retail Trade

28%

Other Industries

27%

Manufacturing

15%

Accommodation and Food Services

12%

Real Estate

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
49
Completion rate
77%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
28%
Female
72%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
11%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
19%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
34%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
15%
BA or higher
11%