2009-2010 Catalog
Computer Graphics Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in desktop publishing, production for print or digital design, signage, and for other positions in the growing field of digital media. Requiring 30 hours of coursework, this certificate can be completed in two semesters. All classes in this certificate may also be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Multimedia/Graphic Design and Illustration.
All students taking courses in the program must take a placement exam that covers Macintosh operations and design software literacy. Students whose placement examinations indicate they do not have these skills must enroll in MGD 101 as a prerequisite prior to entering the program. This course can be used to fulfill three credit hours of restricted electives. Typing and basic math skills are highly recommended.
Please note that the Major Courses are listed in the order in which they should be taken.
| Major Courses | (24 Credit Hours) | |
| ART 131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 credits |
| MGD 105 | Typography and Layout | 3 credits |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 credits |
| MGD 114 | Adobe InDesign | 3 credits |
| MGD 103 | Production Design | 3 credits |
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 credits |
| MGD 141 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| MGD 256 | Graphic Design Production I | 3 credits |
| Restricted Electives | (6 Credit Hours) | |
| Students must select 6 credit hours from the following: | ||
| MGD 101 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 credits |
| MGD 102 | Introduction to Multimedia | 3 credits |
| MGD 113 | QuarkXPress | 3 credits |
| MGD 117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 credits |
| MGD 141 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| MGD 143 | Motion Graphic Design I: Flash | 3 credits |
| MGD 153 | 3D Animation | 3 credits |
| MGD 164 | Digital Video Editing | 3 credits |
| MGD 211 | Photoshop II | 3 credits |
| MGD 212 | Adobe Illustrator II | 3 credits |
| MGD 260 | Graphic Design Production II | 3 credits |
| MGD 275 | Special Topics | 3 credits |
| MGD 280 | Internship | 3 credits |
| MGD 287 | Cooperative Education | 3 credits |
| MGD 289 | Capstone | 3 credits |
| Total | 30 credit hours | |