Program Type: Career Program

Program Total: 31 Credits

Program Description

Students who complete the Graphic Design Certificate will have the ability to produce print and screen-based graphics for commercial purposes using traditional and digital tools. Students will be able to assemble a portfolio suitable for workforce entry or professional advancement.

Graduates of the Graphic Design Certificate will be able to:

  • Use the vocabulary of visual communication, elements of art, and principles of design
  • Apply traditional and digital methods to student-created projects
  • Demonstrate the stages of developing a visual product
  • Assemble a portfolio suitable for workforce entry or professional development applicable to graphic design
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Required Courses

ART-1510 Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ART-2740 Modern Art Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-2720 African-American Art Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-2700 Art Survey I Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-1530 Drawing I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ART-1620 Digital Publication Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-2410 Graphic Design I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ART-2650 Animation and Multimedia I Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-2670 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

ART-2570 Lettering Typography and Layout Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-2610 Graphic Design II Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-2620 Digital Illustration Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

ART-2900 Portfolio Development for Visual Arts Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)

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