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Media and Visual Arts

Visual Arts plays a role in nearly every business and every area of our lives. Visual artists work as graphic designers, animators, photographers and web/social media design specialists across a wide range of media in business, education, science, medicine, government, marketing and communications.

Trident Technical College’s combination of impressive facilities, extensive production equipment inventory, emphasis on the latest software and technology, application to visual literacy and communication through the arts, and outstanding faculty members place TTC in the ranks with the best media and visual arts programs.

TTC is one of the few two-year colleges in the country training students in a professional quality production facility on professional-grade film production equipment. Students in the Film, Media and Visual Arts certificate, degree and Workforce Training programs are taught by a faculty of practicing artists and designers charged with developing the next generation of creative thinkers and innovative designers. Fostering creativity in the studio and classroom helps students cultivate the critical thinking and collaboration skills needed to put them on the path to success. Our graduates play an essential role in how the world communicates, and in determining how visual communication evolves.

Animation
Computer Graphics
Film Production
Graphic Design
Media Arts
Photography
Website Design
Writing and Social Media
University Transfer

Skills

Patience, creativity, attention to detail and computer skills are musts in this field, as well as hand-eye coordination, technical ability, manual dexterity and visual skills. Interpersonal and communication skills are also important.

Transfer Opportunities

Students interested in transferring to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree in media or visual arts can get their start at TTC. While some of the other programs include transfer opportunities, the Associate in Arts degree is the traditional first step for transfer students in this field. Advisors can help you select the best program and courses to meet your transfer goal.