Visual Communications
Interested in a career in multimedia, cinematics, audio and digital production? Our Visual Communications program is designed to help you get there. We emphasize creative problem-solving, technical proficiency and effective communication through visual media. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and tools while developing a portfolio to showcase your growing abilities.
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Mass Communication + Digital Media
Use various software suites and techniques, to record and edit video, record and edit audio, create unique cinematic sequences and create unique audio sequences. This program combines the journalistic principles of Mass Communication and the technology tools of Digital Media curricula to guide you in using various techniques and editing with the Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design software.
Create and Display Your Work
Learn recording techniques and the nuances of mass communication and gain the knowledge to edit, create and display your online portfolio. Check out the Grizzly Student Media HubSpot to see what students in the Mass Comm programs have worked on previously.
Tuition Scholarships
Even if you’re not a Visual Communications major, you can still earn an in-state books and tuition scholarship by serving as a staff member on one of our two print publications. Click here to set up a scholarship interview.
What You Can Do with a Visual Communications Degree
Our program prepares you to transfer to a four-year university or pursue a steady career in the following or related positions:
- Multimedia specialist
- Marketing designer
- Video editor
- Audio editor
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Visual Communications program.
- Photoshop Fundamentals
- Digital Video Production
- Creative Writing
- Digital Branding and Promotion
- Introduction to Mass Communications
Visual Communications (Associate of Arts)
Additional Information
Check Out Our Student-Led Media Outlets
Butler Radio KBTL 88.1 FM
The Grizz is the student-run radio station for Butler Community College and the surrounding communities. We flavor our Rock-Jazz format with a wide variety of specialty music and talk shows.
The Lantern
The Lantern is the largest circulating community college newspaper in Kansas, known for its thorough coverage of campus and community news, thought-provoking op/ed page and accuracy in reporting.
Butler Student Media YouTube Channel
The Butler Student Media YouTube channel is where you can check out some of our Mass Communication students' work throughout the years.
