Level 1 Certificate Graphic Design
Program Description: The graphic design awards cater to an array of students, including those looking to attend school full-time or working professionals seeking to refine skills or learn a new trade. It is recommended that students possess basic computer literacy skills when entering this program. The courses are designed to equip students with a foundation in art and design as well as a workplace-competent portfolio needed to enter into the industry.
Course Summary for Graphic Design Certificate - Level 1
(CIP Code: 50.0402)
| 1st Year | ||||||||
| 1st Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| ARTC | 1302 | Digital Imaging I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1313 | Digital Publishing I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1353 | Computer Illustration | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| IMED | 1316 | Web Design I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTS | 1311 | Design I (2-dimensional) | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Totals | 14 | 8 | 0 | 352 | 15 | |||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| ARTC | 2313 | Digital Publishing II | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1327 | Typography | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTV | 1351 | Digital Video | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTS | X3XX | Any ARTS Studio Course as listed: ARTS 1312, 1316, 2313, 2316, 2323, 2341, 2346, 2348, 2356, 2357, 2366 | Acad Elective | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTS | 2356 | PHOTOGRAPHY I | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| 2nd Semester Totals | 13 | 11 | 0 | 384 | 15 | |||
| 2nd Year | ||||||||
| 1st Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| SPCH | 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| SPCH | 1321 | or Business & Professional Communication | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| ARTS | 2313 | Graphic Design (title change) | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTS | 2348 | or Digital Media (title change) | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1349 | Art Direction I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Totals | 11 | 6 | 0 | 272 | 12 | |||
| Program Totals | 38 | 25 | 0 | 1008 | 42 | |||
Approved: April 19, 2022
Effective: September 1, 2022
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I | 3 | |
| ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I | 3 | |
| ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration | 3 | |
| IMED 1316 - Web Design I | 3 | |
| ARTS 1311 - Design I | 3 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II | 3 | |
| IMED 2315 - Web Design II | 3 | |
| ARTV 1351 - Digital Video | 3 | |
| ARTS 1316 - Drawing I | 3 | |
| ARTS 2356 - Photography I | 3 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development for Graphic Design | 3 | |
| SPCH 1321- Business & Professional Communication | 3 | |
| ARTS 2313 - Design Communication I or ARTS 2314 Design Communication II | 3 | |
| ARTC 1349 - Art Direction I | 3 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Level 1 Certificate | ||
| Total Program Hours | 42 |
Marketable Skills
- Ability to plan, design, and produce a workplace competent commercial product
- Ability to analyze workplace strategies, techniques, trends and technology in the commercial applied arts