Kickstart Your Career in Visual Communication

Learn the fundamentals of graphic design, digital media, and visual storytelling, preparing for entry-level roles in creative industries.

Exciting Careers in Visual Communication

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Visual Communication program are prepared for entry-level roles in advertising agencies, media companies, design studios, and digital marketing firms. Career paths include Graphic Designer, Visual Content Creator, Multimedia Designer, Digital Illustrator, and Social Media Designer, focusing on creating compelling visual content and communication strategies. The program emphasizes graphic design principles, typography, branding, digital media tools, and storytelling techniques, equipping graduates with practical skills to convey messages effectively through visual mediums. Beyond direct design work, graduates can contribute to marketing campaigns, branding projects, and multimedia presentations. By combining creativity, technical proficiency, and communication skills, graduates are ready to enhance brand identities, deliver impactful visual solutions, and build a strong foundation for advanced studies or professional growth in visual communication.

Detailed Information About The Course

The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.


Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.


English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.


College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.


World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.


Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.


This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.


This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.


This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.


World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.

The course introduces you to the concept of modernism and interior design. The course presents a brief overview of Graphic Design and Fashion Design and Urban Design. Art Deco and Art Nouveau are discussed in detail in this course.


The course is an introductory study of the theory, history, principles and practice of architecture. It includes the roles and responsibilities of the design professions, including interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning and engineering and how they relate to each other.


The course presents an overview of interior design, home decoration and Art Nouveau. This course also presents the philosophy and elements of interior design. How interior designing is applied on various materials is discussed in detail in this course.

This course provides you with information about dynamic and up-to-date learning tools. The course reflects CAD/CAM trends and the latest ANSI standards, manufacturing processes, dimensioning, tolerance, and threads and fasteners.


This course combines coverage of both mechanical and electrical drafting. It combines coverage of both basic mechanical/manual drafting techniques and electrical drafting techniques. It introduces AutoCAD Release 13 commands, both DOS and Windows, in the electrical/electronic portion of the course.


This comprehensive course is a consistent, clear, and orderly presentation of best engineering design methods and practices. Topics are presented in a timely and orderly fashion; each new topic progressively builds on concepts and terminology introduced in earlier sections.

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Graduates past year

78%

Received Financial Assistance

90+

Job Opportunities

42

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Why Choose Us

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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Make Quality Education Affordable

We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$21,120

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

“This course gave me a strong foundation and the flexibility to learn at my own pace. The faculty support was amazing!”
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Daniel Joseph Associate in Marketing
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