Technical Communication - Columbus State Community College

Technical Communication from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Technical Communication degree that prepares you for a Communications career. In the areas of business , industry, government, healthcare, and technology, there is a need to communicate information of a technical nature to different audiences. Technical Communication is the process of translating technical information into forms that different audiences can understand and use. Technical communicators are the translators. They, write, edit, and perform page layout and design on user manuals, textbooks, training materials, press releases, memos, environmental impact statements, video scripts and online help files. They design Web pages, develop computer-based training (CBT) modules, prepare multimedia presentations, and develop material for delivery on CD, DVD and the Internet. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Communication at Columbus State Community College is the only technical communication degree program in central Ohio. The program provides students with the practical, specific skills and technical knowledge needed to get entry-level jobs as technical communicators. All courses are taught in a state-of-the-art computer classroom with a variety of computer applications. A technical communicator should be able to discuss projects with a technical expert and know the best way to translate information so that the targeted audience will understand it. The cognate area enhances the knowledge and skills of the technical communicator and provides vocabulary and basic knowledge about the chosen field. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Technical Communication, the graduate will be able to: Write in the forms most often required of a Technical Communicator (processes, procedures, reports, manuals, etc.). Translate complex material into clear, concise, and easy-to-use language for specific targeted audiences. Participate in the entire technical writing cycle both individually and collaboratively, including planning, researching, and coordinating projects; writing, revising, and editing documents; designing and placing graphics; and producing a final product. Prepare and deliver oral presentations both in formal and informal settings. Develop basic graphics and integrate them into text. Apply the principles learned in technical cognates to technical communication. Critically evaluate existing documentation for clarity, com- pleteness, and effectiveness. Operate the word processing and desktop design packages that are most widely used in the technical communication field. Incorporate the basic concepts of multimedia production into professional technical presentations. Edit documents individually and collaboratively, using both hard copy and online methods. Carry out, prepare, and produce documented primary or secondary research. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of time/project management both in individual and team projects. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Technical Communication courses.