(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley and North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.COMP.GRAPH.08
This program provides students the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in entry-level positions such as a Computer Graphics Specialist. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Computer Graphics.
CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
ARTS 2356 | Photography I OR | 3 |
COMM 1316 | News Photography I | (3) |
12 |
SEMESTER II
ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | 3 |
ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
+Emphasis Elective | Track 1 or 2 | 3 |
12 |
SEMESTER III
ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
+Emphasis Elective | Track 1 or 2 | 3 |
+Emphasis Elective | Track 1 or 2 | 3 |
12 |
Minimum Hours Required | 36 |
+Track 1 - Animation Emphasis:
ARTS 1312 | Design II | 3 |
ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
+Track 2 - Web/Print Emphasis:
IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 |
ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR | 3 |
ARTC 2388 | Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art | (3) |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.