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1701 Wright Street
Madison WI 53704
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
CALL:
(608) 246-6003 ext. 8
FAX:
(608) 243-4754
Email
Program number:
102061
Madison Area Technical College’s Visual Communications Associate Degree Program focuses on multimedia, video and web page production with an emphasis on media design.
As a student in the visual communications program, you will acquire skills in:
If you have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, storytelling, aesthetic judgment, and an interest in art as it interacts with technology, the Visual Communications program at Madison College is for you. Your Visual Communications instructors have knowledge and experience across this creative field and develop courses that combine traditional and new media technology.
Once admitted to the Visual Communications program, you may choose to earn an additional associate degree in Graphic Design or Web & Digital Media Design with only two more semesters of study. Attend an Academic Information Session to learn how.
Graduates of Madison College’s Visual Communication program will participate in our bi-annual employer-attended portfolio show and enter the job market with a professional portfolio showing prospective employers the skills and capabilities acquired at Madison Area Technical College.
Program Details
Students in the Visual Communications degree program at Madison College can attend full or part time.
Visual Communications classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.
All courses for this program are offered only in person.
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:
If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.
Elective
3 credits
After completing the Visual Communications associate degree program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
Graduates from Madison College's Visual Communications program find work throughout several large industries including broadcast television, state agencies, entertainment, independent production companies, health care and education.
Prospective employers throughout Madison consider Madison College Visual Communications graduates top candidates. Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of visual communications including:
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