The Graphic Design College Credit Certificate is for students who wish to prepare for quick entry into the graphic or commercial art fields. The CCC focuses on the core courses in graphic design, but students can continue on to earn an AA degree.
Careers include creating graphics for newspapers, television, web pages, magazines or any media format. The visual arts department cultivates an educated student body that recognizes the power that images hold, in both historical and contemporary contexts.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
CCC.GRA.PROD (27 Credit Hours)
This pathway is for students who wish to pursue quick career entry into graphic arts or commercial arts. Careers include creating graphics for newspapers, television, web pages, magazines or any media format.
Attention all Visual and Performing Arts Students:
Due to the sequential nature of arts tracks, beginning your chosen track of electives in your first semester of study is imperative. Postponement of arts electives will result in additional time spent to complete the curriculum. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that students avoid taking electives outside their designated track in order to avoid potential financial aid or graduation issues.
YEAR I – First Semester
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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†ARH 1051 | Art History II | 3 |
ART 1201C | Visual Studies Foundations I | 3 |
ART 1300C | Drawing I | 3 |
PGY 2401C | Photography I | 3 |
YEAR I – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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†GRA 2111C | Graphic Design | 3 |
PGY 2801C | Digital Photography I | 3 |
YEAR I – Third Semester
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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ART 2600C | Digital Art | 3 |
GRA 2156C | Digital Illustration | 3 |
GRA 2206C | Introduction to Typography | 3 |
NOTE: Coursework may be applied to the two-year AA Graphic Design Pathway.