Graphic Arts Undergraduate Certificate

Program Description

The Graphic Arts Certificate is focused on the art student interested in strengthening their curriculum with graphic-based technology courses to increase their knowledge and career success in the field.

Admission Requirements

Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA in the Art, BFA program to pursue this certificate.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the  Graphic Arts certificate program will learn to:

Understand vector-based techniques for art-based solutions.

Understand bitmap effects for foundational principles.

Differentiate technical solutions for 2D and 3D illustrations.

Discover web design solutions for self-promotion.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Graphic Arts certificate program can:

Apply vector-based techniques for art-based solutions.

Manipulate and restore bitmap images for enhancement.

Develop technical solutions for 2D and 3D illustrations.

Produce web design solutions for self-promotion.

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Required Courses

IT 1010 - Graphic Terminology and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 1300 - Illustration Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2010 - Photoshop I Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2020 - Photoshop II Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2220 - Digital Animation Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2240 - Fundamentals of Weblog Design Credit Hour(s): 3