Certificate of Proficiency - Visual Communications Foundation

Kickstart your career in Visual Communications with our Foundation Certificate at Shoreline Community College. Learn essential skills & apply today!

Program Description The Visual Communications Foundation certificate is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Visual Communications Technology. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Visual Communications Technology. The Visual Communications Foundation 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. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Art should follow the Foundation Studio Art, AFA Planning Guide or Photography, AFA Planning Guide transfer degree planning guide.