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.
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Certificate Requirement 1 | 9 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Certificate Requirement 1 | 12 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 30 | |
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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:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications | 3 | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| 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 Units | 30 | |
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.
