2024-2025 Catalog 
  
    Oct 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Computer Graphics Certificate


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Code: CERT.COMP.GRAPH

This certification program is designed for practicing professionals in this field.

The Computer Animation and the Computer Graphics certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry-level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met.

Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Visual Arts. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.

The certificate in Computer Graphics is designed for practicing professionals in this field who may need to update their skills or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the Art faculty.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  1. Apply principles of design.
  2. Demonstrate photographic /graphic image skills.
  3. Demonstrate digital media skills.
  4. Develop/complete portfolio of print and digital display art work.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of art.
  6. Demonstrate fundamentals of drawing.

Career Pathways

Computer programmer Graphic designer  

Recommended Semester Sequence


First Semester


Subtotal: 15 Credits


ART-189 : Course uses Windows OS workstations.

ART-197 : Course uses Macintosh computers.

Second Semester


Subtotal: 15 Credits


ART-259 : Course uses Windows OS workstations.

General Education Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 30


Specific Program Notes

Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.

Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.

*Course uses Windows OS workstations.

**Course uses Macintosh computers.

***General Education Course List .

Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by Placement Testing.

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