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.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
ART 119 Two-Dimensional Design

3 credits

OR
VIC 104 Computer Art I

3 credits

 
VIC 100 Graphic Design

3 credits

VIC 142 Introduction to Illustrator

3 credits

VIC 161 Introduction to Photoshop

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:12

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
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

Semester Three

CourseCategoryCredits
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

Semester Four

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 190 # Introduction to Digital Media and Animation

3 credits

OR
VIC 285 Digital Video

3 credits

 
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