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(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley and North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.DAD.DIG.ART.DES
This certificate provides students the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in entry-level positions such as a Digital Art and Design Specialist. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Digital Art and Design.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2317 | Typographic Design | (3) |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (one course) OR | 3 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (one course) | (3) |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (two courses) OR | 6 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (two courses) | (6) |
| 12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 36 |
#Students who select the Animation and Modeling Emphasis must take ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I in Semester II.
NOTE: A total of three courses must be selected from the same emphasis area.
+Animation and Modeling Emphasis
| ARTS 1312 | Design II OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | (3) |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
OR
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | (3) |
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2330 | 2-D Animation II | 3 |
OR
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 2346 | Ceramics I OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2326 | Sculpture I | (3) |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| 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) |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 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.
