(Level 1I Certificate)
Cedar Valley and North Lake campus only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.DAD.SPECIAL.20
This certificate is designed for students who wish to concentrate in a particular art area within the Digital Art and Design field. Five curriculum options include 3-D Animation, 2-D Animation, Environmental Modeling, Print, or Web. The curriculum will familiarize students with art and technical concepts, skills, tools, and related computer software. With completion of the program, students should gain creative, conceptual, and technical and communication skills needed for an entry-level position within the selected field.
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ARTC 1305 |
Basic Graphic Design |
3 |
ARTC 1302 |
Digital Imaging 1I |
3 |
+Elective |
Animation and Modeling Emphasis (one course) OR |
3 |
+Elective |
Print/Web Emphasis (one course) |
(3) |
Semester Total |
9 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
+Elective |
Animation and Modeling Emphasis (four courses) OR |
12 |
+Elective |
Print/Web Emphasis (four courses) |
(12) |
Semester Total |
12 |
Minimum Hours Required |
21 |
NOTE: A total of five courses must be selected from the same emphasis area.
+Animation and Modeling Emphasis: |
Environmental Modeling (five courses): |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ARTS 1316 |
Drawing 1I |
3 |
ARTS 2346 |
Ceramics 1I OR |
3 |
ARTS 2326 |
Sculpture |
(3) |
ARTV 1345 |
3-D Modeling and Rendering 1I |
3 |
ARTV 2345 |
3-D Modeling and Rendering 2II |
3 |
ARTV 2335 |
Portfolio Development for Animation |
3 |
Print (five courses): |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ARTC 1313 |
Digital Publishing 1I |
3 |
ARTC 2335 |
Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR |
3 |
ARTC 2388 |
Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art |
(3) |
ARTS 1311 |
Design 1I |
3 |
ARTS 1316 |
Drawing 1I |
3 |
ARTS 2356 |
Photography 1I (fine arts emphasis) OR |
3 |
ARTC 1353 |
Computer Illustration |
(3) |
Web (five courses): |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ARTC 1359 |
Visual Design for New Media |
3 |
ARTC 2335 |
Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR |
3 |
ARTC 2388 |
Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art |
(3) |
ARTS 1311 |
Design 1I |
3 |
ARTV 1303 |
Basic Animation |
3 |
IMED 1316 |
Web Design 1I |
3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.