Graphic Design, CT.

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Program Description

This Graphic Design Certificate provides students who need a certificate to start working in the market as a graphic designer with a practical understanding of the commercial area of graphic design. In this multi-disciplinary certificate students receive training in a wide range of activities including typography, publication design, computer-aided graphic design, and web design. Students create digital works using cutting-edge software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate.

Upon successful completion of all requirements, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the practical skills involved in creating visuals, combining images and typography;
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate color and paper selection for print and non-print media;
Understand and utilize digital design software and website development tools to prepare graphic examples;
Create a portfolio that demonstrates competency in graphic design.

After Union College

Graduates can work in the field of graphic design or further their education in the discipline.

Recommended Sequence

Fall Semester

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours
FIA 104 - Fundamentals of 2D Design 3 credit hours
FIA 130 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 credit hours
FIA 111 - Art History Survey I 3 credit hours
COM 112 - Multimedia Development I 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

ENG 128 - The Dynamics of Communication 3 credit hours
Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours *
FIA 230 - Advanced Graphic Design 3 credit hours
FIA 109 - Introduction to Drawing 3 credit hours
Math, Science, Tech Gen Ed - Requirement 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 16

Total Program Credits: 31

*FIA 108 recommended.