Graphic Design +

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the certificate will be able to:

• demonstrate fluency with the principles and elements of design, concept development, and formal visual problem-solving through the creation of a range of graphic design projects;
• demonstrate effective use of digital technologies used in the graphic design profession to create professional quality graphic design projects;
• demonstrate familiarity with a variety of roles and functions within the design industry, including clients, advertisers, art directors, designers and producers;
• curate a professional portfolio of selected finished works that effectively communicates readiness for employment or further education; and
• explore pathways and demonstrate preparedness for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

Total Credits: 27

Required Courses

• INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society

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• ART 1011 - Drawing I

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• ART 1060 - Two-Dimensional Design

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• ART 1310 - Digital Photography I

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• CIS 2410 - Digital Image Manipulation

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• COM 1045 - Introduction to Visual Communication
• ART 1210 - Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud
• ART 1111 - Graphic Design I
• ART 1112 - Graphic Design II
• ART 1350 - Typography
• ART 2170 - Portfolio & Project Development