2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 13, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Digital Communication - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Specialization, C2


The Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Specialization program uses a variety of media such as sound, text, graphics, video, and animation to communicate information in an interactive computer environment. The program prepares students for employment in the fields of advertising, video, animation, marketing presentations, simulations, and interactive software development.

This award is a specialization that can only be “stacked” with the A.A.S. Specializaiton with the same name.  Students can only earn one Certifiate Level 2.  Contact your advisor for more information.  There are General, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Web Publishing, and XR Design & Development speicalization Certificates that corresponds with the A.A.S. degree.

This award falls under HCC’s institutional Art + Design accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all art and design curricula. Art + Design at HCC includes the following programs: Digital Communication, Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Studio Art.

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Program CIP Code: 10.0303

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Second Year


Semester Total: 12


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 3


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 45


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.