Options for Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Tap into your creative energy as you gain hands-on experience with the latest software and technology. Build a sound foundation of the basic art, communication and business skills necessary to launch a career in the dynamic art and communications field with these Madison College programs and certificates:

Programs

Animation

Combine traditional illustration skills with experience in the latest digital animation technology to create an exciting career in animation.

Graphic Design

Draw on your skills and talents create an exciting and challenging career in graphic design. Learn design fundamentals and concepts and apply them to real world projects from conception to final design.

Interior Design

Create a career helping people improve and beautify their surroundings. Explore new design concepts and materials in real world situations in our design lab. Learn to work with clients in both residential and corporate settings.

Marketing

Prepare for a career in marketing by developing strong communication, business and problem-solving skills. Gain experience working with market research and plan and implement projects. Learn teamwork skills in a real world project environment.

Photography

Build a solid foundation in both traditional film and digital photography skills. Work in our well-equipped studio and dark room and with the latest photography software.

Visual Communications

Combine skills and experience with video, audio, computer graphics, animation and graphic design into a multimedia design career. Work with cutting edge software and technology to turn your concepts into real world projects.

Certificates

Journalism Certificate

Get hands-on experience developing and reporting the news. Learn interview skills, research and story development. Take this certificate with the Liberal Arts Transfer associate degree program to apply toward a bachelor’s or advanced degree.

Social Media Certificate

Learn to use social media more effectively in marketing and business situations with this certificate designed for professionals in marketing, web design and development, graphic design, journalism, visual communications/media design and customer service.

Web Page Design Certificate

Design and create multi-page websites using advanced-level production techniques and software. For those who have a degree or experience in the field, this certificate adds advanced-level animation and web management and design skills to your resume. 

Start Smart at Madison College

Attend Transfer U to satisfy the first two years of general education requirements and continue on for your bachelor’s degree at another college or university, including UW-Madison. When compared directly with nine other Madison area colleges, full-time Madison College Transfer U students save an average of nearly $11,000 a year in tuition and fees. Choose between Arts, Engineering and Science paths to work toward your career goal.