Graphic Design Support, College Credit Certificate
Program Code: DSCC
Meta-Major: AHSC
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0803
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0611080302
This certificate is part of the Graphics Technology A.S. degree program.
This certificate program is made up of five courses that begin the Graphic Design Technology A.S. degree.
These core courses hold essential information and build vital skills that are necessary to all related certificates. Included in the Graphic Design Support certificate is Digital Prepress, a class specifically for preparing files for print. Credits earned in this certificate also apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Graphics Technology. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Refer to course descriptions to determine prerequisites.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| ARTC 1300 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRAC 1100 | Principles of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| GRAC 2156 | Vector Graphics | 3 |
| GRAC 2201 | Digital Prepress | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Learning Outcomes: Graphic Design Support, College Credit Certificate
- Demonstrate drawing techniques using the vector pen tool
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Apply color theories
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Solve communication problems encountered in all phases of the graphic design process through the application of design theories and principles
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Integrate images, illustrations and type into motion graphics
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Integrate illustrations, imagery and typographic skills to develop and communicate design solutions
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Combine the two graphic file types of raster and vector to create graphic illustrations
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Prepare graphic art, scans and compiled pages for optimal output, reproduction and publishing
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Demonstrate professional project management skills in the graphic design field
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively