Digital Imaging Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions dealing with the production of interactive CDs, medical illustration, gaming, web animation, cartooning, and fashion illustration. Students develop a high level of technical proficiency through the use of multiple software programs for creating, composing, and displaying animation designs for various media. They also develop solid design skills through training in traditional graphic design concepts and the integration of design principles throughout the curriculum.

Core courses focus on assisting students in learning industry standard software in illustration, photo manipulation, 3D modeling, and pre-press skills needed for print. Program electives allow students to focus on specific design and software skills.

Students work independently, as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.

Career Opportunities

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions in digital and graphics firms.

Certificate in Digital Imaging

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

ART 139Digital Photography I

3

MGD 117Introduction to Visual Communications

3

MGD 111Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD 112Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD- REQ-3Multimedia Technology Elective:__________

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MGD 211Adobe Photoshop II

3

ART 239Digital Photography II

3

MGD 268Business for Creatives

3

MGD- REQ-PPMultimedia Technology:__________

3

MGD- REQ-PVMultimedia Technology:__________

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30