Five Cuyahoga Community College/American Greetings Excellence in Visual Communication & Design Scholarships are now available for students who wish to enroll in Tri-C’s Visual Communication & Design courses in Fall 2007 (Ohio). The courses are taught at Tri-C’s Western (Parma) and Eastern (Highland Hills) campuses. Each scholarship includes an award of $1,000 divided between two semesters, and a $250 donation to the recipient’s high school art or visual communication department for supplies.

The application deadline is 30 April. To be eligible, applicants must be high school graduates or GED recipients by Fall 2007. Scholarship recipients will be expected to enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at Tri-C and declare a Visual Communication & Design major. Selection will be based on the applicant’s proficiency in one of the following areas:

• Typography
• Graphic Design/Advertising
• Illustration
• Photography

Digital Media Applications must consist of the following materials: A copy of the applicant’s high school transcript or GED certificate; 3 to 5 examples of the applicant’s work; A letter of recommendation from an instructor or mentor (not a relative); A 250 to 500-word essay explaining the applicant’s thoughts on the role of graphic design, advertising, photography, illustration or digital media in the world today.

Tri-C’s Visual Communication & Design program offers an Associate of Applied Business Degree in Visual Communication & Design with concentrations in Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Interactive Media, Photography, Illustration, Digital Publishing and Digital Video. A one-year graphic design certificate program is also available. All specialization tracks are based on professional standards in building a marketable portfolio, preparing graduates for a variety of full time or freelance employment through classroom and hands-on experience. The Excellence in Visual Design Centers provide an environment that encourages exploration of new technology, design education, collaboration and creative thinking.

To request an application form or get more information, contact Kurt Roscoe, program manager for Visual Communication & Design, at (216) 987-2474, or email kurt.roscoe [AT] tri-c.edu.

Source: Cuyahoga Community College