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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 (Web design, animation, and filmmaking). 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.

2012 Dates

  • 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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Connect with past and present VC students, faculty and staff via Facebook.

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Latest News

We’re Hiring!

March 14th, 2012

Wanted: Graphic Design Instructor

We are very happy to announce the opening of a full-time faculty position with an emphasis in graphic design in our Visual Communications Program.  Because we are a small program and offer just one section of most classes per year, we all teach a variety of classes. We are looking for a special candidate with not only amazing graphic design and teaching skills, but also with a professional background in either photography or interactive media. We realize that this is a tall order. Check out this web site and read about our program offerings and see how you might fit in. You would teach a mix of introductory design, graphics applications on Mac OS X, digital imaging, file preparation, and page layout classes. Opportunities to teach and develop other courses in photography, illustration, graphic design, and interactive media may be available, depending on your own professional experience.

Learn more and apply online at Chemeketa’s Human Resources Web site.

Spring Forward with Classes from Visual Communications

February 23rd, 2012

Chemeketa’s Visual Communications Program continues to offer popular afternoon and evening classes in their graphics lab and in online classes. All classes fill very quickly. The classes are on Macintosh platform.

You do not need to be a Visual Communications student to enroll in these courses, but some classes do have prerequisites.

For more information about the Visual Communications program contact Christine Linder at 503–399–6473. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration. All courses listed meet for the full eleven-week term. Read the rest of this entry »

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.

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