How to Get Started
To get started in the Visual Communications program, complete the admissions process at Brookhaven College.
When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Visual Communications program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $135 per three-hour class — that’s $45 per credit hour, or less than $550 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.
Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Rising Star Program
If you are a Dallas County high school graduating senior, you may qualify for Rising Star funds to help pay for this program. The Rising Star program offers academic support services and up to $4,000 for tuition and books, if you have established financial need.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
See the DCCCD catalog for detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degree and certificates:
Accreditation
All seven DCCCD colleges are individually accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Why is accreditation important? Being accredited means that a college has met certain standards of quality set by an independent accrediting agency. Attending an accredited institution is the best way to ensure your degree (and all the hard work that went into it) will be recognized by other colleges and universities when you transfer and by future employers. Federal financial aid is only available to students of accredited colleges and universities.
Related Programs at DCCCD
Not sure exactly what you’re looking for? Take a look at our related programs in computer-based arts, design and computers and information technology.
Developing Skills for Success
Brookhaven’s Visual Communications department maintains three Macintosh computer labs complete with laser and color printers, color scanners and DVD and CD R/W drives.
Mac computer classes offer instruction in the industry’s most current versions of design software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash. Students enrolled in the program have the benefit of both scheduled and open lab time in the Macintosh lab.
The Visual Communications Department also sponsors a student club, the VCom Club.
Faculty Profiles
Our Visual Communications faculty members not only have relevant academic degrees but also have real-world experience in the industry, so they can relate to the challenges you’ll face in the workplace. Our instructors work with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and in your career. See profiles of some of our Visual Communications faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
The Visual Communications program is designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services website for guidance on the transfer process.
Links to Related Information
See links to information about Visual Communications-related organizations, industry news and more.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Visual Communications program that aren’t answered on our website, please feel free to contact us.