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How to Apply

Before you become a student in the Visual Communications program at Chemeketa Community College, you must submit an application to the program. These pages are designed to help guide you through the application process.

Applying to the Program

You will apply to both the college and the VC program. A counselor will meet with you help assess your readiness for the program. Program overviews are offered throughout the year to give you insight into the program and the application process. If you have additional questions after attending an overview, you may make an individual appointment with the program chair to discuss your application. You will then submit a portfolio of materials to be considered for the VC program.

Important: You are not considered an applicant to the VC program until you have submitted a complete application portfolio. Your application will be evaluated only after you have completed any required prerequisites and submitted the required portfolio in one package.

2012-2013 Program Deadlines

Complete program applications will be accepted April 24th–June 30th, 2012.

Bring your applications to Admissions in Enrollment Services. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We usually accept up to 30 students for fall enrollment. If slots remain after the application date we may extend the application deadline. Email the program chair for information. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by June 30. Digital applications must be complete and sent to admissions@chemeketa.edu. Enter VC application in the subject line of your digital application to ensure correct processing.

Criteria

We are not looking for professional quality work as entrance criteria. We are looking for evidence of the creative, technical and communication skills that will help you be successful in the program. While some students seem to be born with talent, it is your experience, training and attitude that will determine your success. If you do not have examples of previous work, you may begin by taking the art and photography courses and develop a portfolio from these projects. The program reflects a balance of creative, technical and communication skills, which should be evident in the work you submit.

Selection Process

Design instructors will review your completed application portfolio. You will receive written notification after this review. You may receive one of several letters regarding the status of your application. You may be notified that you have been accepted and are ready to begin classes. You may be notified that you are ready to begin, but that we have more applicants than we can accept, and based on the date of your completed application, you will be placed on a numbered waiting list. If it is determined that you need to complete additional work prior to gaining admissions into the program, you will be notified of this decision and may reapply for admission the next term. You may make an appointment with an instructor to review your portfolio if your application is not successful.

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