Nov 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Graphic Design Support [3021]


Certificate

(15 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Charles Darwin
941-408-1507
DarwinC@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.

Program Requirements


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.

Credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress.

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