Las Positas College - Visual Communications Program

The Las Positas College Visual Communications Program has the best mix of courses to get you start on the road to being a well rounded Web designer. A solid basis in visual design is a must-have foundation if you want to create attractive and functional webpages.

Here is a listing of the core courses:

48 Introduction to the Design Studio

50 VCOM and the Process of Design

51 Color for Digital Design

52 Introduction to Typography

53 Photoshop I for Design

54 Illustrator I for Design

55 Web Design I

56 Design Concepts I

Intermediate and Advanced Courses:

40 The Business of Design

57 Design Concepts II

58 Photoshop II for Design

59 Illustrator II for Design

60 Creative Portfolio & Self-Promotion

62 Web Design II

63 Website and Multimedia Production

64 InDesign I and Layout Techniques

65 Prepress & Print Production

63I/65I Internship ( internships for focuses 63 - 65)

A community college education in design may not hold the prestige of a degree from a four-year school, but it can certainly help you develop the skills that you need to be successful in the design field. If you live in Pleasanton, Dublin or Livermore, definitely check out this program!