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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016-2017 Catalog Program: Graphic Design Support [3021] Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Graphic Design Support [3021]

Certificate

(15 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Dr. Doug Ford
941-752-5000, ext. 61501, Bradenton
941-408-1501, Venice
fordd@scf.edu

This certificate is designed to prepare students for initial employment in the field of graphic design. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Graphic Design Technology degree [2033].

Program Goals

Specific Program Goals of the Certificate are:

  • Demonstrate effective communication skills.
  • Perform raster and vector based illustration and graphic development.
  • Formulate concepts/theories.
  • Apply design theories.
  • Demonstrate creative use of typography.
  • Demonstrate production skills.
  • Interpret printing processes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current industry standards, practices, and techniques.
  • Interpret photographic procedures.
  • Apply color theories.
  • Demonstrate industry level presentation procedures.
  • Utilize computer hardware, software, networks and peripherals for the production of electronic content.
  • Create electronic content.
  • Demonstrate employability skills.

Program Requirements

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
GRA 1100C - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2190C - Graphic Design Basics (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 1206C - Typography (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2150C - Photoshop (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2121C - Communication Design (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 15

Note(s)

This certificate will require some or all classes to be taken at one campus location. Contact the department for specific details.

Gainful employment information about this certificate is available at scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/GEDT/.

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