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(Level I Certificate)
Richland only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.MULT.VISUAL.I C1.MULT.VISUAL.I.19
The Visual Design Certificate programs prepare students for image creation and manipulation on the computer. Courses focus on digital imaging techniques, animation and 3-D graphics manipulation. Students also learn to incorporate graphics in pages for Internet delivery as well as on CD-ROM.
The Visual Design Certificate prepares students for image creation and manipulation on the computer. Courses focus on graphics, digital imaging techniques, animation and 3-D graphics manipulation. Students also learn to incorporate graphics in pages for the internet, print and motion graphics.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| IMED 1301 | Introduction to Digital Media OR | 3 |
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | (3) |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2348 | Digital Art I | (3) |
| ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media OR | 3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | (3) |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I OR | 3 |
| ARTC 1317 | Design Communication I | (3) |
| ARTC 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| +Elective | Specialty Course | 3 |
| +Elective | Specialty Course | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 36 |
+Specialty Elective Course - must be selected from the following:
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTC 2340 | Computer Illustration II | 3 |
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 2316 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 |
| ARTV 1311 | Storyboard | 3 |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2341 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| GAME 1304 | Level Design | 3 |
| IMED 1391 | Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Design | 3 |
| IMED 2313 | Project Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IMED 2315 | Web Design II | 3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
