Integrated Media: Graphic Design Digital Assistant - Certificate
Overview
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The Integrated Media: Graphic Design Digital Assistant certificate is designed for students seeking foundational skills in graphic design, visual communication, and digital media production. The curriculum introduces core creative tools and design principles used in professional graphic design environments.
Coursework includes topics such as color theory, composition, typography, vector illustration, raster image editing, page layout, and digital design production. Students develop practical creative and technical skills using Adobe Creative Cloud applications and industry-standard design workflows.
The Integrated Media: Graphic Design Digital Assistant certificate is workforce-focused and prepares students for entry-level creative roles such as production artists and design support specialists. Students completing the first year of the Graphic Design program may also earn this certificate and continue into the Integrated Media: Graphic Design (AAS) degree program.
All core Integrated Media (IM) and Graphic Design (GD) courses must be completed within 10 years in order for the certificate to be awarded.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
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- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this certificate, students should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Collaborate effectively with others
- Demonstrate curiosity, imagination, and ability to adapt to changing technology
- Use effective oral and written communication
- Access and analyze information
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| GD150 | Principles of Graphic Design | 5 |
| IM120 | Computers and File Management | 1 |
| IM122 | Basic Image Editing | 1 |
| IM123 | Basic Sound Editing | 1 |
| IM124 | Basic Non-linear Editing | 1 |
| IM125 | Basic Page Layout | 1 |
| IM178 | Integrated Media Overview | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| GD151 | Composition and Production | 5 |
| GD160 | Typography Systems | 5 |
| IM165 | Image Manipulation | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| GD152 | Concept, Creativity and Unity | 5 |
| GD165 | Digital Illustration | 4 |
| IM190 | Web for Media | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Awarding Requirements
The following requirement(s) must be fulfilled to be awarded the Integrated Media: Graphic Design Digital Assistant certificate.
- All core program courses (IM, GD) must be completed within ten (10) years of starting the program.