Visual Communication Design

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Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

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Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the basic understanding of elements and principles of design.

2. Analyze a design problem through the design process.

3. Construct oral, visual and/or written critiques upon analysis of a design.

4. Demonstrate concepts of a final product of visuals and typography utilizing oral presentation of work and a written design brief.

5. Communicate effectively as individuals and collaboratively about design concepts.

6. Prepare, design and implement media for use by service bureau.

7. Demonstrate proficiency in graphic software applications for the completion of a design.

Marketing Specialist

The Marketing Specialist certificate prepares students for an entry-level career in marketing for business and industry- helping companies figure out what sells, what people are buying, and what type of people are buying what products. The curriculum also provides individuals with skills to create graphics to illustrate important information and translate complex findings and materials into easy-to-understand graphic solutions, brainstorm with team members for creative promotional campaigns and advertising while using appropriate channels and media outlets

Plan Your Graphic Web Design Certificate

Total = 24 Hours
Fall Semester
GRD 1201 - Introduction to Graphic Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 1202 - Typography and Color Theory	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2201 - Adobe Essentials I	3 Cr. Hrs.
MRKT 2201 - Principles of Marketing	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 12 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
GRD 1203 - Advertising Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 1215 - Web Page Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2215 - Adobe Essentials II	3 Cr. Hrs.
BUSI 2107 - Business Communications	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 12 Cr. Hrs.

Graphic Web Design

This certificate will prepare individuals with the necessary skills for entry-level positions in the area of Web Design. The curriculum emphasizes a general knowledge of design elements and principles, typography, color theory, beginning and intermediate Adobe software training, web design applications and mobile platforms in a hands-on learning experience in the laboratory classroom.

Plan Your Graphic Technician Certificate

Total = 18 Hours
Fall Semester (Fall)
GRD 1201 - Introduction to Graphic Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 1202 - Typography and Color Theory	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2201 - Adobe Essentials I	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 9 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester (Spring)
GRD 1215 - Web Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2215 - Adobe Essentials II	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 6 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester (Summer)
GRD 1220 - Advanced Web Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 3 Cr. Hrs.

Graphic Technician

The Graphic Technician certificate program prepares students for employment requiring design responsibilities in a variety of organizational settings. The curriculum partners the necessary knowledge of design techniques with skills needed to be successful in business settings through enhanced communication skills and a working knowledge of office systems software.

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Fall Semester	GRD 1201	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
	GRD 1202	Typography and Color Theory	3
	GRD 2201	Adobe Essentials I	3
	Total		9
Spring Semester	GRD 1203	Advertising Design	3
	GRD 1206	Production Prepress	4
	GRD 2215	Adobe Essentials II	3
	Total		10
Fall Semester	GRD 2209	Computer Type Design	3
	CSCI 1102	Intro to Computers with Business Applications	3
	GRD 2220	Adobe Essentials III	3
	Total		9
Spring Semester	GRD 2218	Package Design	3
	BUS 2107	Business Communications	3
	GRD 2204	Portfolio Review	3
	Total		9
Stackable into Visual Communication Design AAS			Total = 37 Hours

Motion Design

The Motion Design Certificate provides fundamental knowledge of digital imaging, video, and motion graphics. Students begin with 2D and 3D fundamentals, imaging, and design. Students then study the aesthetic and design aspects of digital media with focused courses in graphic design and advanced imaging. Students explore how to animate in digital video, After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro. Motion Design professionals may pursue careers that include video production and post-production, visual effects, advertising, web applications, graphics software, architectural design, 3D modeling and simulation, and scientific research or visualization.

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Fall Semester	GRD 1201	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
	GRD 1202	Typography and Color Theory	3
	GRD 2201	Adobe Essentials I	3
	GRD 1205	Drawing for Communications	3
	Total		12
Spring Semester	GRD 1209	Motion Design I	3
	GRD 2215	Adobe Essentials II	3
	GRD 1215	Web Design	3
	GRD 1203	Advertising Design	3
	Total		12
Fall Semester	GRD 2205	Motion Design II	3
	GRD 2206	Motion Design III	3
	Total		6
			Total = 30 Hours

Marketing Specialist

Plan Your Graphic Web Design Certificate

Total = 24 Hours
Fall Semester
GRD 1201 - Introduction to Graphic Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 1202 - Typography and Color Theory	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2201 - Adobe Essentials I	3 Cr. Hrs.
MRKT 2201 - Principles of Marketing	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 12 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
GRD 1203 - Advertising Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 1215 - Web Page Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2215 - Adobe Essentials II	3 Cr. Hrs.
BUSI 2107 - Business Communications	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 12 Cr. Hrs.

Graphic Web Design

Plan Your Graphic Technician Certificate

Total = 18 Hours
Fall Semester (Fall)
GRD 1201 - Introduction to Graphic Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 1202 - Typography and Color Theory	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2201 - Adobe Essentials I	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 9 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester (Spring)
GRD 1215 - Web Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
GRD 2215 - Adobe Essentials II	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 6 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester (Summer)
GRD 1220 - Advanced Web Design	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total = 3 Cr. Hrs.

Graphic Technician

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Fall Semester	GRD 1201	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
	GRD 1202	Typography and Color Theory	3
	GRD 2201	Adobe Essentials I	3
	Total		9
Spring Semester	GRD 1203	Advertising Design	3
	GRD 1206	Production Prepress	4
	GRD 2215	Adobe Essentials II	3
	Total		10
Fall Semester	GRD 2209	Computer Type Design	3
	CSCI 1102	Intro to Computers with Business Applications	3
	GRD 2220	Adobe Essentials III	3
	Total		9
Spring Semester	GRD 2218	Package Design	3
	BUS 2107	Business Communications	3
	GRD 2204	Portfolio Review	3
	Total		9
Stackable into Visual Communication Design AAS			Total = 37 Hours

Motion Design