My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
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.
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Career Opportunities
This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions in digital and graphics firms.
Certificate in Graphic Design Technician
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.
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD 117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MGD 133 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 139 | Digital Photography I | 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.