Arapahoe Community College
2013-2014 Catalog
Computer Graphics Certificate
Certificate
CIP 500409 (GDIC)
The courses in this certificate focus on the major software packages of the Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on web and print packages. An additional restricted elective allows for the exploration in a variety of media, including video, 3D animation, and advanced topics. Students who wish to pursue a career in design are urged to obtain the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia, Graphic Design and Illustration. If students choose to continue their education, all major courses and a number of restricted electives in this Certificate can be applied to the Associate Degree.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to Arapahoe Community College
- All students taking courses in the program must demonstrate proficiency with Macintosh operations by taking a placement exam. Students whose placement examinations indicate they do not have these skills must enroll in either MGD 101 or MGD 102 prior to taking other MGD computer classes.
- Typing and basic math skills are also highly recommended.
Program Requirements
Major Courses |
(15 credit hours) |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
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Adobe InDesign |
3 |
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Web Design I |
3 |
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Motion Graphic Design I: Flash |
3 |
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Elective Courses |
(3 credit hours) |
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Select one course from the following:
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
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Introduction to Multimedia |
3 |
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3D Animation I |
3 |
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Digital Video Editing I |
3 |
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Photoshop II |
3 |
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Illustrator II |
3 |
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Web Design II |
3 |
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Motion Graphic Design II |
3 |
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Special Topics |
3 |
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Total |
18 credit hours |
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Graduation Requirements
- To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
- After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
- As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
"Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/gainful-employment-disclosure-information."
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