Visual Communication Certificate

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The Visual Communication Certificate prepares students interested in the technical aspects of visual media and communication technology for job opportunities in training programs, elementary and secondary education, libraries, or similar social service settings.

Contact Information

Jennifer Thomassen
Program Coordinator
Communication Media
Room 1007
JThomassen@capitalcc.edu
(860) 906-5016

Certificate Requirements

COM* 105 - Introduction to Visual Communication Credit(s): 3
COM* 158 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credit(s): 3
COM* 173 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3 †
COM* 241 - Television Production Credit(s): 3 †
COM* 295 - Internship I Credit(s): 3 †
CSA 105 - Introduction to Software Applications Credit(s): 3
ENG* 101 - Composition Credit(s): 3 †
One elective from COM*, CSA*, CSC*, CST*, or LIB* Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 24

† Throughout this catalog, this symbol means that a pre-requisite is required. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section.

All courses taken in this certificate program can lead to our associate degree in Communication Media.

Becoming CSCC

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See Becoming Connecticut State Community College for more detail about this exciting transition!