Basic Visual Communications

The Basic Visual Communications certificate is designed for individuals with no prior graphic design experience and a desire to gain a basic understanding of design and software skills used in the visual communication industry. The courses in this certificate are the basic building blocks needed to provide a solid foundation preparing a student to enter into the world of visual communications.

For more information about the Basic Visual Communications certificate, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/commercialart.

Program Entry Requirements

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Satisfy the assessment requirement.
3. Attend any required information/registration session.
4. Obtain a minimum COMPASS Reading score of 61 or a minimum ACT Reading score of 14.
5. Obtain a minimum COMPASS English score of 42 or a minimum ACT Writing score of 14.
6. Obtain a minimum COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 25 or a minimum ACT Math score of 14.