Media/Visual Communications

Why PCC?

Careers in mass/media communications are highly competitive and PCC offers an affordable way for you to begin your education. Our discipline-specific courses average 20 students per class and are taught using industry standard software and equipment.

Our PCC Media Communications staff consists of professionals working for local media, broadcast and news organizations or entrepreneurs. Many instructors have 20 or more years of experience in related fields, bringing current real-world experience straight into the classroom.

The PCC Center for New Media offers hands-on learning through work-study and internships, providing valuable broadcasting experience through major events in Pueblo and surrounding communities.

Further your career. Our team will assist you in building a professional portfolio of work, strong resume optimization, and interview tactics. We also leverage PCC expert career resources.

You've got choices! Your goals are important, and we have options to meet them. Degrees are specialized to meet student needs. Not sure of a long-term commitment? Want to retool your resume? Each degree is matched with a certificate that introduces you to core concepts in a specialty media area with the flexibility to apply to a media degree.

The Mass Communications Associate of General Studies degree is strictly intended for transfer to a four-year institution, allowing students the opportunity to build a foundation in core media topics that will transfer to a variety of advanced degrees. The PCC Media Communications program maintains an articulation agreement with Colorado State University Pueblo. The AGS degree focuses on the completion of General Education requirements and exposure to foundational skills in communications and media techniques. Transferability of courses to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving university.

The Graphic Design program prepares you for an entry-level career in graphic design and production. The program will teach you to use current industry software to design and develop graphic elements which are produced for electronic and print communications. The integrated curriculum includes courses in fine art and design, graphic arts, computer layout and illustration, and small-business planning.

Graphic design is a highly competitive field and your key to starting a career is developing in-demand skills for the industry. You are working to build a powerful portfolio of work to showcase your talents as a layout artist, illustrator and/or website designer. Throughout the program, portfolio development and following the best business practices are emphasized.

The Web Design and Development program teaches you the necessary coding languages to build and maintain websites, mobile applications, and other interactive multimedia. We go beyond the basics, adding the high-demand skills of database development, basic networking, aesthetics, and search engine optimization and analytics. The focus is on coding languages that allow for full customization, creating responsive, user-centered experiences and prototyping. This integrated curriculum includes courses in business, communication, design, and project management.

Certificates include Broadcasting & Production Technology, Intro to Creative Communications, Video Editing, and Web Design.