2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Nov 14, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Graphic Design Technician Certificate


Completion of this program of study prepares students for entry-level employment in printing and design firms.

Students will develop technical competencies in print, digital imaging, and website design using Adobe Creative Suite. Application of basic design principles.

Credit Hours Required: 26

 

Graphic Design Tech Suggested Course Sequence  

Program Outcomes


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

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