This certificate is for students with prior computer knowledge, business experience, or a degree in a computer-related field who wish to upgrade their skills for personal or professional use. You will learn basic techniques for creating effective promotional pieces such as advertisements, brochures, flyers, logos, and digital artwork through the use of state-of-the-art computer technology and the latest graphic design software. In addition to learning page layout software, design theory and techniques, and preparing design work for print, you’ll learn advanced computer skills such as digital imaging and electronic illustration.
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Campus/format: This program can be completed during the day at the Gardner Campus.
Special requirements: CGDC students should either have a computer at home with Internet access and the Adobe Creative Suite, or be able to spend time outside of class in the graphic design computer labs where Internet access and the Creative Adobe Suite are provided. A grade of C or higher is recommended for students taking CGD courses. Students should follow suggested course sequence since most courses are not offered out of sequence. Some courses in the CGDC Print Certificate may be applied to the CGD Print Degree. Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.
Career options: Graphic designers may be employed by advertising agencies, design firms, marketing departments, commercial art, reproduction firms, or printing and publishing companies. Also, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many graphic designers are self-employed.
Earning potential: $40,451 to $52,207 per year.
*CGD Professional Electives (Please consult with your advisor)
CGD102 Publication Design (Advanced InDesign and QuarkXPress)
CGD106 Portfolio Preparation (Capstone Course—see prerequisites)
CGD112 Communication in Design and Technology
CGD110 Introduction to Animation and Game Design (Flash)
CGD204 Advanced Digital Imaging (Photoshop)
CGD205 Digital Photo Art (Photoshop)
CGD241 Integrated Website Design (Advanced Authoring: Dreamweaver)
ART251 Two-Dimensional Design
ART263 Drawing I
BCT115 Digital Photography
BCT235 DVD Authoring
MGT110 Small Business Management
THE113 Speech |
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Suggested Course Order |
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Prerequisites/Notes |
CGD101 |
Design Theory |
3 |
Prerequisite: ENG100, RDG100, or placement Prerequisite or co-requisite: CGD104.
Note: CGD101 should be taken in the fall. CGD104 must be taken first or concurrently with CGD101. |
CGD104 |
Digital Imaging (Photoshop) |
3 |
Prerequisite: ENG100, RDG100, or placement
Note: CGD104 must be taken first or concurrently with CGD101. CGD104 should be taken in the fall. |
CGD109 |
Intro to Web Media |
3 |
Prerequisite: RDG100
Note: CGD109 should be taken in the fall. |
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CGD235 |
Typography in Visual Communication (InDesign) |
3 |
Prerequisite: CGD101
Note: CGD235 should be taken in the spring. |
CGD105 |
Electronic Illustration (Illustrator) |
3 |
Prerequisite: CGD101
Note: CGD105 should be taken in the spring. |
CGD240 |
Creative Web Design
(Dreamweaver) |
3 |
Prerequisite: CGD109 or permission of instructor
Note: CGD240 should be taken in the spring |
CGD103 |
Print Production for Designers |
3 |
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CGD101, 104, 105, 235
Note: CGD103 should be taken in the spring. |
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CGD Professional Elective* |
3 |
See electives listed below |
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Total: |
24 |
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Technical Standards*
Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the
ability to:
- Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
- Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
- Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.
- Write at a college level as evidenced by completion of ENG100 or placement
into ENG101.
- Read and proof printed text from a computer screen, with or without corrective adaptive devices.
- Exhibit social skills appropriate to professional interactions.
- Perceive, interpret, and use graphic images in their entirety from a computer screen.
- Perceive and use computer screen RGB colors.
- Learn to operate a computer with sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, and graphics tablets.
- Be physically capable to work at a computer for a minimum of several hours.
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