Graphic Design, CTS

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The Graphic Design Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) program prepares graduates to work in a variety of graphic design environments. It prepares students to be creative professionals utilizing industry standard technology and techniques to generate commercial designs and digital art.

Learning Outcomes

Recipients of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Graphic Design will have demonstrated:

skills required for entry-level employment in graphic design related services; and
skills to comprehend and evaluate information related to the area of graphic design.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Graphic Design:

First Semester: 15 Hours

COMM 216:Adobe Photoshop Credit Hours: 3
COMM 218:Adobe Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
COMM 135:Design for Media Credit Hours: 3
COMM 170:Introduction to Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
ART 103:Drawing I Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

ART 104:Drawing II Credit Hours: 3
COMM 219:Applied Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3
COMM 223:Publication Design Credit Hours: 3
COMM Elective*: Credit Hours 3
ART Elective**: 3 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Graphic Design: 30

*COMM Elective must be selected from COMM 160 , COMM 220 , COMM 228 , COMM 236 , or COMM 239 .

**ART Elective must be selected from ART 101 , ART 202 , ART 203 , ART 204 , ART 228 , or ART 250 .