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Visual Communications

Interested in a career in cinematics or audio and digital production? Our Visual Communications program is designed to help you get there. You 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

We combine journalism principles with digital media technology tools. Use modern software suites and techniques to create unique cinematic and audio sequences. You will master the Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design software.

Create and Display Your Work

We create a professional environment to help you prepare for a successful career. Here, you edit, create, and publish your online portfolio. Check out the Grizzly Student Media work to see what students have created previously.

Your Future Career

Our program is designed to get you in the workforce faster than a four-year degree! Your Visual Communications associate degree can lead you to future careers like:

  • Multimedia specialist
  • Marketing designer
  • Video and audio editor

ADMC Scholarships

You can apply for our books and in-state tuition scholarships by participating in one of our mass communication activities.

Classes You'll Take

These are some examples of courses in our Visual Communications program.

  • Creative Writing
  • Digital Branding and Promotion
  • Introduction to Mass Communications

    Visual Communications (Associate of Arts)

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    Check Out Our Student-Led Media Outlets

    Butler Radio KBTL 88.1 FM

    The Grizz is our student-run radio station for the college and surrounding communities. We flavor our Rock-Jazz format with a wide variety of specialty music and talk shows.

    The Lantern Newspaper

    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.

    The Grizzly Magazine

    The Grizzly is dedicated to multimedia storytelling, examining all aspects of campus and community life in greater depth than you have with other media platforms.

    Arktos Moving Images

    Arktos is THE source for award-winning student video programs, including traditional entertainment and informative television shows, as well as cutting-edge digital projects.

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