Visual Communications Defined
Visual communications is a method of relating ideas or information through a visual medium that can be 2-D or 3-D. Television, art, photography, Web sites, books, drawing, film, video, and typography (whether electronic or hard copy) are all forms of visual communications.
What Visual Communications Programs Are Available?
Since vision is one of our most important senses it should come as no surprise that there are many degree programs and educational courses available that cover specific forms of visual communications and more general offerings. Some of the programs on offer include: visual communications/photography, film and video production, professional photography, visual journalism, digital imaging, graphic design, and of course visual communication itself. You could study a short diploma, or certificate, or you might decide to go for a master, bachelor, or associate's degree.
What Subjects Do I Need to Study In School?
Some aspects of visual communications are quite technical, so if you decide to opt for digital imaging, then a subject like physics would be useful. If you aspire to the more creative side such as photography, then art or design classes would provide a good foundation for your visual communications program
Typical visual communications subjects might cover some of the following.
- 2-D display
- 3-D display
- Human factors of display
- Vision and visual perception
- Computer graphics
- Display metrology
- Image and information display applications
- Image capture and processing
- Optics and modern optics
- Virtual reality
Obviously, if you study photography or graphic design the curriculum will be significantly different.
What Type of Entry Level Jobs Are Available?
A vocational program such as professional photography or Web design will clearly start you off in the direction of becoming a photographer or Web designer. Of the more general visual communications programs, you may find work as a designer, technologist, or scientist in virtual reality, interactive entertainment, display art, or new media. Many of these programs overlap to a great extent due to media convergence and digital technology being used for multiple applications.
Where Can I Get More Information on Visual communications?
Due to the vast number of visual communications degrees and qualifications available combined with the breadth of subjects, it is essential that you investigate fully what is involved and what is offered before you commit yourself. The colleges on this site can give you specific information concerning their curriculum and what to expect.
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