Graphic Design Certificate

Program Requirements

• ART 110 - Drawing I Credits: 3
• ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
• ART 114 - Color Credits: 3
• ART 139 - Fundamentals of Video Editing Credits: 3
• ART 201 - Art History: Pre-Renaissance through the 21st Century Credits: 3
• DES 100 - Digital Design Studio Credits: 3
• DES 101 - Principles of Visual Communication I Credits: 3
• DES 102 - Letters and Typography Credits: 3
• DES 103 - Principles of Visual Communication II Credits: 3
• ENG 101 - College Composition I Credits: 3

• OR ENG 101H - College Composition I Honors  Credits: 3

• FMA 138 - VFX and Motion Graphics Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

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

1. Apply design elements and principles to communicate visually.
2. Create deliverables that integrate multiple design elements.
3. Use typography to achieve specific design solutions.
4. Construct design work referencing fine art techniques.
5. Employ industry standard software.
6. Evaluate visual work using discipline-specific vocabulary.
7. Relate historical and contemporary art/design examples to design decisions.