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 $123 per three-hour class — that’s $41 per credit hour, or less than $500 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.

Courses Offered (Curriculum)

View an overview of the Visual Communications degree and certificate options.

You can also see the DCCCD catalog for detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degree and certificates:

Related Programs at DCCCD

Not sure exactly what you’re looking for? Take a look at related programs DCCCD offers that incorporate elements of Web design, computer graphics, digital imagery and computer animation.

Accreditation and Program Credentials

Like the other six colleges in the Dallas County Community College District, Brookhaven College is accredited individually by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Brookhaven College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities (formerly the college section of the Texas State Teachers Association) and the League for Innovation in the Community College.

Developing Skills for Success

Brookhaven’s Visual Communications Department maintains three well-equipped 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 closely 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 Web site 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 Web site, please feel free to contact us.