Computer Graphics Certificate

CIP 500409 (GRD2)

The courses in this certificate focus on the major software packages of the Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on web and print packages. An additional restricted elective allows for the exploration in a variety of media, including video, 3D animation, and advanced topics. Students who wish to pursue a career in design are urged to obtain the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia, Graphic Design and Illustration. If students choose to continue their education, all major courses and a number of restricted electives in this Certificate can be applied to the Associate Degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
Proficiency with Macintosh operations is required for classes in MGD labs. Students without these skills must enroll in either MGD 101 or MGD 102 prior to taking other MGD computer classes.
Typing and basic math skills are also highly recommended.

Program Requirements

Major Courses (15 credit hours)

MGD 111 - Adobe Photoshop I 3 Credits
MGD 112 - Adobe Illustrator I 3 Credits
MGD 114 - Adobe Indesign 3 Credits
MGD 141 - Web Design I 3 Credits
MGD 143 - Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3 Credits

Elective Courses (3 credit hours)

Select one course from the following:

MGD 101 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits
MGD 102 - Introduction to Multimedia 3 Credits
MGD 153 - 3-D Animation I 3 Credits
MGD 164 - Digital Video Editing I 3 Credits
MGD 211 - Adobe Photoshop II 3 Credits
MGD 212 - Adobe Illustrator II 3 Credits
MGD 241 - Web Design II 3 Credits
MGD 243 - Web Motion Graphic Design II 3 Credits
MGD 275 - Special Topics 1-6 Variable Credits

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
“Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/gainful-employment-disclosure-information.”