Digital Imaging Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Digital Imaging and enter the workforce. Students explore visual communications, fine art, design, camera, video and photo processes. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level career positions in digital photo labs, newspaper photo departments, and graphic design production. Students work independently, as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.

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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your certificate. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate in 2 semesters (1 year). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
ART 1401	Digital Photography I	3
MGD 1004 or MGD 1033 or MGD 1064 or ART 2405	Videography (MGD 1004), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), or Portrait Photography (ART 2405)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, ART 1401, and 3 credits from MGD 1004, MGD 1033, MGD 1064, ART 2405, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Second Semester

MGD 2011	Adobe Photoshop II	3
ART 2401	Digital Photography II	3
Digital Imaging Elective	Videography (MGD 1004), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), Videography II (MGD 2004), Management & Production (MGD 2059), Digital Video Editing II (MGD 2064), History of Photography (ART 1115), Color Photography I (ART 1404), Portrait Photography (ART 2405), or Photo Journalism (JOU 1021)	3
Digital Imaging Elective	Videography (MGD 1004), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), Videography II (MGD 2004), Management & Production (MGD 2059), Digital Video Editing II (MGD 2064), History of Photography (ART 1115), Color Photography I (ART 1404), Portrait Photography (ART 2405), or Photo Journalism (JOU 1021)	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

You should apply for completion of the Digital Imaging Certificate at the end of Semester 2.

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate within 4 semesters (2 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 2

ART 1401	Digital Photography I	3
MGD 1004 or MGD 1033 or MGD 1064 or ART 2405	Videography (MGD 1004), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), or Portrait Photography (ART 2405)	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, ART 1401, and 3 credits from MGD 1004, MGD 1033, MGD 1064, ART 2405, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Fall Semester 3

MGD 2011	Adobe Photoshop II	3
ART 2401	Digital Photography II	3
Digital Imaging Elective	Videography (MGD 1004), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), Videography II (MGD 2004), Management & Production (MGD 2059), Digital Video Editing II (MGD 2064), History of Photography (ART 1115), Color Photography I (ART 1404), Portrait Photography (ART 2405), or Photo Journalism (JOU 1021)	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 4

Digital Imaging Elective	Videography (MGD 1004), Graphic Design I (MGD 1033), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), Videography II (MGD 2004), Management & Production (MGD 2059), Digital Video Editing II (MGD 2064), History of Photography (ART 1115), Color Photography I (ART 1404), Portrait Photography (ART 2405), or Photo Journalism (JOU 1021)	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

You should apply for completion of the Digital Imaging Certificate at the end of Semester 4.

Total Credit Hours: 30

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

Scheduling may vary per campus locations. You are encouraged to register for courses in accord with your main campus scheduling.