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Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Web Design, Photography, and Illustration

What is VC?

Visual Communications is a program at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. We offer two degree tracks: An AAS in Graphic Design, and in Graphic Design with an Option in Interactive Media. Have other questions? Follow the links below:

Overview Sessions

If you are interested in more information about graphic design options at Chemeketa, we invite you to attend an overview session of the VC program.

2011-2012 Dates

  • Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
  • Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
  • Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
  • Monday, June 18th, 2012

We will talk about our degrees in graphic design and interactive media, show examples of student work, provide information about the application process and discuss transfer and career options. A packet of information is available online.

All sessions are from 4:30–6pm in 4/279 on the Chemeketa Salem campus.

You are also welcome to attend our annual student portfolio show to be held Thursday June 7th from 4–7pm in Building 4, room 279.

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Latest News

Hot Winter Graphics

November 8th, 2011

Explore your creativity in new mediums this winter! Work with dedicated professional designers, illustrators and photographers in small classes in our Mac lab and other facilities. For more information about these or other classes in graphic design or interactive media, contact Christine Linder at 503.399.6473.

Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for online registration. All courses listed meet for the full ten-week term.

Click through to view classes open to all students.

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Bauhaus Noodle Soup on Monday

November 1st, 2011

Bauhaus Art

Monday November 7th, 2011 @ 11:30am | Building 4/279

The Bauhaus had a major influence on modern art, architecture, graphic design, product design and typography. Art Historian Susanne Tringali will bring this important school and movement to life as part of our brown bag speaker series.

Learn to Create Monztur Vector Art!

October 25th, 2011

Monztur Art

Monday October 31st, 2011 | Building 4/279

Join nationally recognized illustrative designer, author and Chemeketa instructor Von Glitschka for a Noodle Soup presention. Bring your lunch.

New Book by VC Instructor Von Glitschka Featured on HOWDesign.com

October 6th, 2011

iMacs in classroom

Part-time Visual Communication instructor Von Glitschka’s new book Flourish Banner Frame is a Editor’s Pick for the first week of October. Von is the author of numerous books on pattern design and illustration. He teaches Introduction to Digital Illustration (ART239) in the evening every winter quarter.

Congratulations to Von on another successful book launch!

HOW Design Editor Pick: Flourish Banner Frame »

Summer News and Notes

June 27th, 2011

iMacs in classroom

Have questions about the VC program? Like a tour of the labs?  Miss staring at an iMac for hours on end?

Visual Communications is open during the summer Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Fridays, as is much of the campus).

Applications to the program for Fall 2011 entry are due on June 30th, 2011 to the admissions office.

If you have a question and can’t make it to campus, contact Julian Harkema (julian.harkema@chemeketa.edu) at 503.339.5070.

Closure dates of note:

  • Week of July 4th–8th, 2011
  • Select dates in August (August 15th–26th)
  • September 12th, 2011

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