Graphic Design Support (CCC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: AHSC
Program Code: DSCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0803
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0611080302
This certificate is part of the A.S. Graphics Technology degree.
The program is made up of five courses that begin the A.S. Graphic Design Technology 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 A.S. Graphics Technology degree.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
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Program of Study
| 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 | |
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GRAC 1100 | Principles of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| GRAC 2156 | Vector Graphics | 3 |
| ARTC 1300 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRAC 2201 | Digital Prepress | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate drawing techniques using the vector pen tool
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Apply color theories
- Core Ability Supported: 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
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Integrate illustrations, imagery and typographic skills to develop and communicate design solutions
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Prepare graphic art, scans and compiled pages for optimal output, reproduction and publishing
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information