Visual Communication Technology, AAS (Owens Code: VCMT)

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Campus Offered	Credits Required
Toledo	60-63

Program Information

Advisory Committee

Required Courses

^*The Age of Coursework for Commercial Art (CRT) courses, and Photography Courses (PHO) is 6 years - chair approval required for courses beyond that. Please refer to College Policy, Chapter 2 - Academic, 3358:11-2-22 Age of Coursework Policy.

^**All Commercial Art (CRT) courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to graduate.

1st Semester

CRT 115 or CRT 120 must have completed or be enrolled in CRT 105 . It is suggested to take this course in the summer before beginning your regular course load. Please refer to the Testing Center for information on CRT 105 proficiency testing. CRT 115 and CRT 120 must be completed before attempting advanced coursework.

VCT 100 - Careers in Visual Technology Credits: 3(Lec: 3)
CRT 105 - Micro Concepts & Apps for Mac Credits: 1(Lec: 1)
CRT 115 - Digital Imaging Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
CRT 120 - Vector Graphic Design Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
PHO 123 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
________ - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3 to 5(Lec: 3 to 5

2nd Semester

ENG 111 - Composition I *Ohio Transfer 36 Course Credits: 3(Lec: 3)
or
ENG 111P - Composition I Plus *Ohio Transfer 36 Course Credits: 4(Lec: 4)
or
HON 101 - Critical Thinking Seminar Credits: 3(Lec: 3)
CRT 110 - Graphic Fundamentals Credits: 2(Lec: 2)
CRT 125 - Electronic Page Layout Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
CRT 210 - Digital Design and Typography Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
ART 106 - Fundamentals of Drawing Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)

3rd Semester

CRT 225 - World Wide Web Design Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
CRT 235 - Digital Video Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
CRT 101 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3(Lec: 3)
PHO 130 - Intro to Visual Communication Credits: 3(Lec: 3)
________ - Elective Credits: 3 (Lec: 3)

* Select course with minimum 3 credit hours

4th Semester

IDS 210 - Fine and Performing Arts Internship Credits: 2(Lec: 1 Lab:10)
BUS 101 - Contemporary Business Credits: 3(Lec: 3)
CRT 295 - Portfolio Presentation Credits: 1(Lab: 3)
ART 110 - Foundations In 2D Design Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
CRT 245 - Intro to Package Design Credits: 3(Lec: 2 Lab: 3)
________ - Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3(Lec: 3)

Petition for Degree Completion

Students are eligible to become a candidate for an associate degree when the student has completed all necessary requirements. Students who are registering for their final semester of course work and plan to graduate must submit a petition for degree completion by accessing their Ozone account.

Visit the Owens website for petition deadline dates and fee information. For more information regarding degree requirements and graduation refer to Chapter 2 - Academic College Policy, 3358:11-2-51, Graduation Requirements Policy and Procedures.