Visual Communication—Graphic Design Certificate

Pathway:

Visual Communication-Graphic Design

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

VIC.GRD.CERT (C348C)

Total Program Credits: 30

Explore the exciting world of Visual Communication at Triton College. In this creative program, you will work with practicing artist-educators to explore the artistic and technical components of Graphic Design. Master the tools of Adobe CC including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop with our hands-on approach to learning. Create professional marketing materials as well as works of art. The program teaches you how to develop your eye by exploring the principals of design. For the capstone project you will create a portfolio of your images to be used for self-promotion. Upon successful completion of this program, students may have the technical skills to gain entry level employment in the field of Graphic Design.

Stackable Degree:

Visual Communication—Graphic Design, Associate in Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graphic Design Certificate program, 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 standard.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 100 Graphic Design

Core Course

3

VIC 104 Computer Art I

Core Course

3

VIC 121 Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Core Course

3

VIC 142 Introduction to Illustrator

Core Course

3

VIC 161 Introduction to Photoshop

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 172 # Web Page Design

Core Course

3

VIC 202 # Advanced InDesign and Typography

Core Course

3

VIC 242 # Advanced Illustrator

Core Course

3

VIC 261 # Advanced Photoshop

Core Course

3

VIC 282 # Portfolio for Graphic Design

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See VIC course descriptions.

Chairperson: Jill LoBianco-Bartalis, Ext. 3528

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
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