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Certificate
Description:
This program provides students with entry-level skills in graphic design and allows students to upgrade or expand their present skills. Students will focus on typography and the foundations of visual communication design for both print and on-screen media, and build skills in the most widely used graphic design software applications. This program provides credits towards the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design.
Contact Information:
Division: Business and Computer Technologies
School: School of Visual Arts
Department: Visual Arts Technology
Advisors:
Students should choose the appropriate faculty for academic advising based on their last name: Lind Babcock (A-G), Dennis Guastella (H-O), Kristine Willimann (P-Z).
Articulation:
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges
Admission Requirements:
A high school or college-level Macintosh based course, or GDT 105 with a "C-" or better is required to enroll in GDT software courses.
| Major/Area Requirements | (31 Credits) | ||
| GDT 100 | Typography I | 4 | |
| GDT 112 | Graphic Communication I | 4 | |
| GDT 127 | QuarkXPress for Print Publishing | 4 | |
| GDT 139 | Illustrator Graphics | 4 | |
| GDT 140 | Photoshop Graphics | 4 | |
| GDT 220 | Publication Design | 4 | |
| GDT 239 | Imaging and Illustration | 4 | |
| INP 140 | Building a Web Site | 3 | |
| Minimum Credits Required for the Program: | 31 Credits |
Footnotes:
*Students must complete GDT 139 and either complete or concurrently enroll in GDT 127 before enrolling in GDT 100. GDT 139 or GDT 140 must be completed before enrolling in GDT 112. See a Graphic Design faculty advisor to assist in planning a program of study.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a binding offer or contract between WCC and the student. The information presented here is believed accurate, but is NOT guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.
For official information, see an Advisor.