The microcredential will create an additional element of employability for individuals
who pursue the this path. Students in this microcredential will have acquired skills
in advanced graphic design principles, website design, and printing. Opportunities
for crossover include illustration, marketing, photography, and digital animation
where the skills acquired in the Publication microcredential would make those individuals
more marketable.
This is an advanced course in the use of digital software to generate professional-level
and advanced graphic designs. Research and critical thinking are applied to various
subject matter to help the student establish a uniform problem-solving method for
creative success.
Graphic Design 4: Social Media & WebGD2983 cr.
This course is an introduction to visual communication within today's digital platforms.
Students are introduced to the application of graphic design principles in a variety
of web and social media platforms. Prerequisite: GD297 Graphic Design 3: Design Systems
Graphic Design Portfolio WorkshopGD2993 cr.
This course prepares students for entry into the graphic design profession utilizing
the breadth of work created within the Graphic Design curriculum. Emphasis is placed
on the preparation of multiple portfolios (traditional and digital) for academic advancement
or a lifelong career as a Graphic Designer. Prerequisite: GD298 Graphic Design 4:
Social Media and Web
