Graphic Design
Certificate Program
Program Information
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing and evolving field of graphic design. Students will learn the skills and techniques required of graphic designers and commercial artists Strong emphasis is placed on developing the students' individual talents, skills and interests.
In addition to graphic design courses, traditional studio art classes are required for the development of basic techniques. Interdisciplinary studies are strongly encouraged - for example, multimedia, art history, studio art, computer information systems, or other computer courses. Coursework in the area of multimedia, including animation, and television and video production, are highly recommended.
Students will participate in college art exhibits, and, in order to prepare for job placement and meeting representatives of the industry, a comprehensive portfolio will be required at the completion of the program. An internship relating to the student's interests and skill is required.
Certificate Requirements |
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| MGD 101 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| MGD 113 | QuarkXPress | 3 |
| or MGD 114 | Adobe InDesign | |
| MGD 116 | Typography | 3 |
| MGD 133 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| MGD 141 | Web Design I | 3 |
| MGD 143 | Web Motion Graphics Design I | 3 |
| MGD 207 | Illustration I | 3 |
| MGD 213 | Electronic Prepress | 3 |
| MGD 268 | Commercial Art Business | 3 |
| JOU 111 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| JOU 215 | Publications, Production, and Design | 3 |
| MGD 107 | History of Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 156 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| or ART 211 | Painting I | |
| PHO 101 | Photography I | 3 |
| or PHO 205 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| MDG 233 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| COM 105 | Career Communications | 3 |
| Total Degree Credits | 73 | |
Electives (Choose one of the following) |
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| MGD 175 | Special Topics (elective) | 3 |
| MGD 178 | Seminar/Workshop (elective) | 3 |
| MGD 180 | Internship (may be taken in place of MGD 289 or 289) | 3 |
| MGD 275 | Special Topics (elective) | 3 |
| MGD 278 | Seminar/Workshop (elective) | 3 |
| MGD 280 | Internship (may be taken in place of MD 180 or MGD 289) | 3 |
| MGD 289 | Capstone (may be taken in place of MGD 180 or MGD 280 | 3 |