Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115 .  See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements   

Certificate Requirements: 28 credits

• ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
• ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design 3 credit hours
• ART 262-Image & Design 3 credit hours
• ART 120-Digital Photography 1 3 credit hours
• ART 166-Graphic Design 1: Fundamentals 3 credit hours
• ART 170-Web Design 1 3 credit hours
• ART 171-Interactive Design 1 3 credit hours
• ART 250-Digital Portfolio Development 1 credit hour
• ART 264-Fundamentals of Typography 3 credit hours
• ART 266-Graphic Design 2 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Manipulate the elements of design using the principles of design.
• Use different media to solve design problems.
• Express a personal and/ or client’s point of view.
• Use new technologies to express visual ideas.
• Use math in formatting for print.
• Present a thoughtful analysis based on research of a topic in art.
• Appraise the primary historical periods and cultural trends in art and graphic design.
• Apply critical thinking skills to talk and write about art and design.
• Develop a professional portfolio of work, suitable to present at interviews for both transfer and job-related activities.
• Communicate with a client about design projects.
• Develop client-based design work in cooperation with the client.
• Investigate typography and word usage within design.
• Investigate different graphic formats.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Certificates

• Photography - Visual Arts (certificate)  
• Media Production - Visual Arts (certificate)  

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