Oct 31, 2025

2016-2017 College Catalog

2016-2017 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Graphic Design, TC

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This one-year certificates offer a basic entry-level curriculum for Graphic Design. It also creates a career ladder for the AAS in Visual and Media Arts emphasis in Graphic Design.

First Semester - 15 Credit Hours Total

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
GRD 1103 - Advertising I 3 Credits
GRD 1153 - Photoshop Studio I 3 Credits
GRD 1183 - Desktop Publishing & Design I 3 Credits
GRD 2083 - Designing For The Internet 3 Credits
PHOT 2223 - Digital Photography 3 Credits

Second Semester - 15 Credit Hours Total

GRD 1113 - Advertising II 3 Credits
GRD 1143 - Adobe Illustrator 3 Credits
GRD 2153 - Photoshop Studio II 3 Credits
GRD 2183 - Desktop Publishing And Design II 3 Credits
PHOT 1143 - Video Production I 3 Credits

30 Credit Hours Total

Courses prerequisite to another class require a minimum grade of “C” in order to advance to the next course.