Graphic Design Technician Certificate

Program Requirements

• ART 110 - Drawing I Credits: 3
• ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
• ART 130 - Web Site Design I Credits: 3
• OR  WEB 130 - Web Site Design I Credits: 3
• ART 131 - Graphic Design I Credits: 4
• ART 132 - Graphic Design II Credits: 4
• ART 137 - Adobe Photoshop I Credits: 3
• ART 154 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3
• ART 231 - Graphic Design Illustration Credits: 4
• ART 236 - Digital Pre-Press Credits: 2

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graphic Design Technician Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Employ Adobe Creative Suite Software. (ART 130, ART 131, ART 132, ART 137, ART 154, ART 231, ART 236)
2. Work independently or as part of a team to successfully complete graphic design projects. (ART 130, ART 131, ART 132, ART 137, ART 231, ART 236)
3. Develop creative solutions to visual problems. (ART 110, ART 112, ART 130, ART 131, ART 132, ART 137, ART 154, ART 231, ART 236)
4. Use typography in design solutions. (ART 130, ART 131, ART 132, ART 231)
5. Identify, analyze, synthesize and communicate design principles. (ART 110, ART 112, ART 130, ART 131, ART 132, ART 137, ART 154, ART 231, ART 236)
6. Articulate traditional and non-traditional art examples and how those examples affect popular visual literacy. (ART 110, ART 112, ART 130, ART 131, ART 132, ART 137, ART 231)