Graphic Design with Digital Tools Certificate: 239

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The Graphic Design program offers one degree (two areas of concentration) and one certificate. Areas of Concentration: Graphic Design AAS and Illustration AAS. Certificate: Graphic Design with Digital Tools.

Appropriate courses may be used toward development of marketable skills, for vocational interests, or for possible transfer. A student interested in any of the AAS or certificate curricula should consult an academic advisor in the Department of Media Arts & Technologies.

This certificate curriculum prepares the student for immediate employment in graphic design using the computer in today’s digital art and design studio. Courses are designed to provide introductory to advanced training in the skills necessary to succeed as a professional in this industry.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours
GDES 212 - Publication Design with InDesign 4 semester hours
GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 3 semester hours

Program Electives (Select 6-8 Credits)+

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours
ARTT 102 - Introduction to 2D Design 3 semester hours
GDES 121 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design I 3 semester hours
GDES 124 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design II 3 semester hours
GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation 4 semester hours
GDES 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction 4 semester hours
PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 semester hours
TECH 272 - Website Development 4 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 29

+ Students with no graphic design background should select GDES 121 as one of their electives.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate solid foundation skills and competency in a range of media, techniques, and knowledge of associated processes.
Demonstrate visual problem solving that employs appropriate technical skills and techniques.
Use a creative process to express ideas and concepts.