Current Students
Here’s where you can find connections that enhance your college experience – from scholarships to internships and many points between.
Interested in becoming more than just a face in the crowd?
Ready to make more connections between your degree and the industry?
Explore great ways to connect here – whether it be through internships or student groups, you’ll find a variety of activities and resources available to you to support and expand your learning experience.
Advising
VisCom students are encouraged to make an appointment to meet with a department advisor. Advisors will be able to describe the various degrees, answer your questions, and assist you in mapping out a course schedule. They can also help you with possible transfer credits from other schools and ensure you are meeting all the requirements to graduate.
Jennifer Jones
512-223-4838
jjones12@austincc.edu
Phone and video advising appointments are available upon email request.
Open Lab Hours and Tutoring
The Highland campus ACCelerator is open extended hours for Finals Week. Mon-Thurs 8AM-10PM, Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-6PM and closed Sunday. See more information here.
VisCom Remote Tutoring for Fall 2021
(beginning September 1)
Tamara Nelson, tnelson2@austincc.edu
(Graphic Design, Graphic Media Production, & Adobe Software)
Tuesday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join the Online Tutoring Session Here
UX Tutoring with Riad Nassar, riad.nassar@austincc.edu
Email for an appointment
Scholarships
ACC SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY DEADLINE APRIL 1
Visual Communication awards four scholarships to VisCom students: the Edwina Fredlund Traverso Endowed Scholarship, the Ben Clough Endowed Scholarship, the Didi Stuart Endowed Scholarship in the Graphic Arts, and the Visual Communication Endowed Scholarship. The number of awards and the dollar amount is based on the funds available each year.
To apply, fill out the general scholarship application.
Edwina Fredlund Traverso Endowed Scholarship
Purpose: To reward academic achievement, recognize individual accomplishment and assist deserving students in completing the course work for the associate of applied science in Visual Communication.
Ben Clough Endowed Scholarship
Purpose: This scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Visual Communication Department at Austin Community College. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books
Didi Stuart Endowed Scholarship in the Graphic Arts
Purpose: To assist students enrolled in the Visual Communication Department at Austin Community College.
Visual Communication Endowed Scholarship
Purpose: To assist second year students enrolled in the ACC Visual Communication program.
Student Groups
AIGA/ACC & AIGA Austin
Has anyone urged you to network for success? Are you looking for leadership opportunities while in school? Consider joining the AIGA/ACC Student Group! As part of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the oldest and largest professional design organization, AIGA/ACC was founded to create opportunities for students to get involved in the local design community. In addition, members can access a network of people and resources, develop greater sense of community among peers, and build valuable leadership skills necessary in the professional world.
As an ACC student, joining AIGA automatically makes you a member of the group. After choosing your membership level, you will select your local chapter and be given the option to choose a student group. You will then be entitled to all the benefits of AIGA, as well as AIGA Austin and AIGA/ACC.
Follow us on Facebook for news and up-to-date information on upcoming events.
Contact AIGA/ACC Faculty Advisors Breanna Whitener or Kim Greyer for more details.
Internships
Informal internships
There are many advantages to participation in an internship, including acquiring real-world work experience and developing useful employment contacts. We offer a three-credit internship course, IMED-2388 every semester. For more information, email Kim Greyer at kgreyer@austincc.edu
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