Graphic Design (certificate)

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Title of Certificate: Graphic Design, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.ART.GRPH-DSGN

Total Credit Hours: 25

Visual Arts and Humanities

Purpose: The graphic design certificate is intended for professionals already holding a degree who wish to make a career change or update skills in the graphic design industry. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied to the Visual Arts Professional AAS Graphic Design Area of Concentration. The program provides an introduction to the design process from concept to completion. This certificate is not a substitute for a degree in graphic design.

Range of Occupations

Entry-level graphic designer
Freelance graphic designer
Graphic artist
Junior print designer
Junior graphic designer

Certificate Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 25 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 3 credit hours
ART 170 - Web 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 the Graphic Design Area of Concentration, students will be able to:

1. Apply elements and principles of design to the creation of original design and art projects

2. Apply conceptual and production techniques in the creation of a wide variety of design projects

3. Use industry tools to solve design problems on a personal and client level

4. Analyze primary historical periods and cultural trends in art and graphic design

5. Develop a professional portfolio of work that demonstrates knowledge of type, color, form and layout

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