Visual Communication—Graphic Design Certificate
Curriculum VIC.GRD.CERT (C348C)
Offers students an opportunity to acquire skills in diverse industry of Visual Communication-Graphic Design. The certificate program provides background in art and design theories, typography and layout, print, web, photography and media. Computer skills are developed through design, projects using software, including Adobe Creative Suite and other industry standard software.
Qualified individuals may find employment in advertising agencies, art departments and media studios. Typical job titles include: Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Design Assistant and Media Specialist.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Graphic Design Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- design digital and print layouts that are based on foundational design principles;
- create digital and print layouts that are based on proficiencies in typography;
- develop visual narratives using illustration, raster images and photos in print and digital media;
- define the production output process for print and media; and
- produce a professional-level portfolio that gives evidence of meeting industry standards.
| ART 119 ◊ Two-Dimensional Design | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 104 ◊ Computer Art I | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 100 ◊ Graphic Design | | 3 credits |
| VIC 142 ◊ Introduction to Illustrator | | 3 credits |
| VIC 161 ◊ Introduction to Photoshop | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
| VIC 121 ◊ Introduction to Adobe InDesign | | 3 credits |
| VIC 162 ◊ Digital Photography | | 3 credits |
| VIC 172 ◊ # Web Page Design | | 3 credits |
| VIC 204 # Digital Mixed Media I | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
| VIC 163 ◊ Digital Studio Photography | | 3 credits |
| VIC 202 ◊ # Advanced InDesign and Typography | | 3 credits |
| VIC 242 ◊ # Advanced Illustrator | | 3 credits |
| VIC 261 ◊ # Advanced Photoshop | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
| VIC 190 # Introduction to Digital Media and Animation | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 285 ◊ Digital Video | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 282 ◊ # Portfolio for Graphic Design | | 3 credits |
| Program electives | | 6 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 48
See VIC course descriptions.
Program electives (6): ART 117◊, ART 119◊, ART 125◊, MCM 160◊, VIC 104◊, VIC 165, VIC 205, VIC 213◊, VIC 263, VIC 264◊, VIC 272◊, VIC 275, VIC 286◊, VIC 288◊, VIC 296◊
Coordinator: Jill LoBianco-Bartalis, Ext. 3528