Graphic Design I (Fall Semester-First Year)

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.

Graphic Design II (Spring Semester-First Year)

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills.

Practicum in Graphic Design (Second Year)

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Dual Credit or Articulated Credit with EPCC

First Year:

• Introduction to Computer Graphics [ARTC 1325]
• Graphic Illustration [ARTC 1353]

Second Year:

• Typography [ARTC 1327]
• Digital Imaging 1 [ARTC 1302]

Articulated courses allow a non-Dual Credit student who earns an '85' or better to claim credit once they enroll at EPCC and file their degree plan in that specific field.

Certifications:

Program Specific Certifications

• Adobe Photoshop Certification
• Adobe Illustrator Certification

For more information, please see your CTE Counselor.