Media and Visual Arts Area of Interest
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.
Associate Degrees
Commercial Graphics - Animation $0
Commercial Graphics - Digital Media $0
Commercial Graphics - Graphic Design $0
Commercial Graphics - Photography $0
Media Arts Production - Film Production $0
Media Arts Production - Post Production $0
Media Arts Production - TV and Media Production $0
University Transfer - Associate in Arts
Certificates
Art Foundations
Basic Digital Production $0
Cinematography $0
Computer Animation $0
Computer Graphics $0
Design Basics $0
Digital Marketing Communications $0
Digital Media Software $0
Digital Photography $0
Film Production $0
Illustration $0
Multimedia Design $0
Online Media Production $0
Photography $0
Radio Production $0
Social Media Design $0
Storytelling for the Screen $0
Website Design $0
Continuing Education
Introduction to Drones $0
Podcasting
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition