Media Communications Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Contact Information
Sherrie Rowe
Jason Dixon
706-771-4125
Augusta Campus - Building 800, Room 820

Offered at the Augusta campus.

Program Description

The Media Communication program is designed to educate the student of the knowledge and skill sets needed to have a successful and rewarding career in Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design and Animation. Designed with the artistic and imaginative student in mind, the program will train you in the foundations needed to solve complex design problems. The student will learn to merge aesthetics with the practical applications of design that will create meaningful design solutions. Students are educated with a comprehensive working knowledge of visual expression as a means of developing and then communicating ideas. These include classes in color, the principles of design, drawing, typography and computer graphics applications. In today’s design industry the boundaries between visual communication disciplines are blurring. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities for employment as a Media Communications specialist are available in small and large companies throughout the country. An individual with a Media communication degree may pursue career opportunities in print media production, commercial as well as private, newspapers, advertising firms, television production media, and web based media. The jobs an individual with this certificate may pursue could be one of many such as, graphic designer, graphic artist, graphic typographer, web designer, printed media production, cost estimator, or advertising assistant. Graphic design is an ever changing industry. Due to the high growth area of the Web, many of the jobs of the future have yet to be defined. Students may specialize in the following areas:

Printing Specialization covers traditional print operations. Students will learn image assembly, darkroom procedures, offset print production, and finishing. Upon completion of this specialization the student will have created a professional portfolio.

Graphics Specialization covers traditional print application as well as retail/advertising design. The student will learn to design logos, stationary, posters, billboards, signage, packaging, advertising, corporate identity and campaigns. Upon completion of this specialization the student will have created a professional portfolio.

Web Design Specialization is a concentration which is a web design based discipline specializing in multimedia applications for web presentation. The student will learn web design techniques as well as Web language.