Graphic Communications, CoA

Program Code: Graphic Communications-CoA

Program Description

The Certificate of Achievement, Graphic Communications prepares students for jobs in areas of graphic communications. This includes graphic design, advertising design, web design, videography, and motion graphics. The program instructs in both theory and application on the latest print and display-based graphics software. GRC certificates are for students who may have a degree or have industry experience and are looking for certification in their field.

Recommended Course Schedule

For a detailed program course schedule, please contact the GRC Program office at 775-673-7291.

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
Communications 3
Mathematics 3
Certificate Requirement 1 9
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
Human Relations 3
Certificate Requirement 1 12
 Semester Total15
 Total Units30
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Program Requirements

Certificates of Achievement are a set of courses that can serve as a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce.  Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Communications3
Human Relations3
Mathematics3
Certificate Requirements
Select 21 units from the following:21
Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies
Introduction to Digital Art & Design
Introduction to Motion Graphics
Drawing for Animation
Storyboarding
Commercial Printing Processes
Web Design I
Digital Video Production
Design Thinking & Methodologies
Typography I
Graphic Design I
3D Character Animation I (new course submitted)
3D Character Animation II (new course submitted)
Web Design II
Motion Graphics for Video
3D Modeling and Texturing
Portfolio Workshop
Introduction to Animation
Total Units30

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Understand and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry.

PSLO2: Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry.