Delivery: A mix of daytime and evening courses.
Start: Fall or Spring: Full- or Part-Time.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Diploma
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About the Program
Visual Communications Careers (VCC), previously called Visual Communications Technologies (VCT), is the new name of the program area comprising the following degrees: 3D Modeling and Animation, Graphic Design & Production, Narrative Video Production, Photographic Careers, and Web Design.
Our industry advisors tell us that all media types are mixed in the computer these days; therefore, it is difficult to isolate the media into only one career area. That is why we give students a solid foundation in visual communications and specialty skills in our five degree areas.
If you are interested in cool visual media, read the bullet points listed below for each degree. Keep looking until you find the ones that ignite your passion.
Then click on the degree program page to learn more, and schedule a tour!
Cost & Financial Aid
As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.
Financial Aid
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs quality for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Transfer
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Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. -
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles
- Animator and Multimedia Artist *
- Film and Video Editor *
- Graphic Designer *
- Photographer
* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree
Salary Data
Animator and Multi-media Artist *
Average Wage: $26.17/hour
Top Earners: $37.83/hour
Graphic Designer *
Average Wage: $24.04/hour
Top Earners: $38.68/hour
Film and Video Editor *
Average Wage: $23.53/hour
Top Earners: $39.93/hour
Photographer
Average Wage: $22.34/hour
Top Earners: $39.80/hour
* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu