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

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

• 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.