Multimedia Graphic Design: Foundations

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With the Multimedia Graphic Design: Foundations Certificate students acquire a blend of knowledge regarding the basic components of multimedia, including text, graphics, animation, sound, and video through the creation of an array of projects and demonstrations. Students practice using design process and creative problem solving, as well as learning about color theories, fundamentals, and styles. Additionally, students can learn how to use the high-end capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign as illustration, design, web design, and page layout tools.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Multimedia Graphic Design: Foundations certificate program, students should be able to:

Create digital artwork for web design, print media, video, and digital screen design using the Adobe Creative Cloud

Requirements

MGD 1002 - Introduction to Multimedia 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
ART 1002 - Visual Concepts 2-D Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1009 - Design & Color 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1011 - Adobe Photoshop I 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
ART 1005 - Digital Art Foundations I 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1012 - Adobe Illustrator I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Electives - Choose three (3) credit hours from the list below 3 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hours: 15

Electives

MGD 1013 - Adobe InDesign 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1014 - Typography I 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1017 - Introduction to Visual Communications 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1034 - Drawing for Illustrators 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGD 1041 - Web Design I 3 Credit Hour(s)