Oct 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graphic Design, CAS


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Specific skills learned in this program include graphic design methodologies, such as the design process, output production, and presentation. The certificate prepares students to gain competence with the industry standards for graphic design. Students will learn the Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Color, resolution, input and output, production process, photography, and drawing are core competencies.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

  • Demonstrate skills, techniques, and manipulation of tools and equipment necessary for studio graphic design that meet industry standards;
  • Interpret and incorporate formal elements of design into digital images;
  • Understand the impact of graphic communications on society;
  • Design and develop professional websites; and
  • Compile a digital and print portfolio reflecting knowledge, techniques and creativity gained during the course of study.

Required Courses


Total Credits: 33


*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Admission Guidelines


  • Students in this program are expected to have a basic level of computer proficiency.

Opportunities After Graduation


  • This program prepares students for a global market where they can find work as production artists, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers or web designers.

Advising Information:


For more information about this program, contact an advisor.

Academic Advisor Faculty Advisor          Faculty Advisor
Jori Bullemer Amber Lawrence, MBA Dawn Rauscher, MEd
LRC 129 AT 230 BSS 105
(406) 756-3905 (406) 756-3383 (406) 756-3861
jbullemer@fvcc.edu alawrence@fvcc.edu drauscher@fvcc.edu

 

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