Gainful Employment Information
(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.SPECIAL
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 I
ARTC 1305 |
Basic Graphic Design |
3 |
ARTC 1302 |
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
+Elective |
Animation and Modeling Emphasis (one course) OR |
3 |
+Elective |
Print/Web Emphasis (one course) |
(3) |
|
|
9 |
SEMESTER II
+Elective |
Animation and Modeling Emphasis (four courses) OR |
12 |
+Elective |
Print/Web Emphasis (four courses) |
(12) |
|
|
12 |
Minimum Hours Required |
|
21 |
NOTE: A total of five courses must be selected from the same emphasis area.
+Animation and Modeling Emphasis:
OR
OR
OR
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.