Computer Assisted Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
The objective of this certificate is to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in entry-level positions in the field of Computer Assisted Graphic Design. The certificate indicates student knowledge of the software, theory, and abilities required to pursue a career in Computer Assisted Graphic Design.
Completion of the following 18.00 units qualifies the student for the Computer Assisted Graphic Design Certificate.
Associated Major Sheet (PDF)
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| ART 120 | Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design | 3.00 |
| ART 124 | Drawing I | 3.00 |
| MULTI 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3.00 |
| MULTI 150 | 3D Modeling and Animation with Maya I | 3.00 |
| MULTI 130 | Digital Illustration with Adobe Illustrator I | 3.00 |
| MULTI 131 | Publication Design with Adobe InDesign | 3.00 |
Recommended Courses:
Total Credit Hours: 18.00
A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:
- Define and use the tools and skills needed to create drawings and graphics for a wide range of applications
- Work collaboratively on a team project
- Demonstrate the ability to define and use the terminology of drawing and graphic design
- Define and use the terminology of drawing and graphic design
- An understanding of the legal, ethical, and moral issues of media communication
- Work within the media copyright and legal regulatory environment
- Select and evaluate appropriate visual communication strategies and styles for a specific purpose