Computer Graphics - Associate of Applied Science & Computer Graphics Specialist - Certificate

New technology and a changing environment in the graphics and publications field has created a demand for better training of today's graphic students. These programs are designed to provide students with essential skills and training for an entry-level position in graphic design, publications and the developing area of multimedia, 3D animation and web design. Upon completion, the student will have gained a working and hands-on knowledge of graphic design, desktop publishing, web design, and multimedia authoring. In addition students will:

• Demonstrate advanced communication skills expected in today's professional workplace.
  
• Articulate an understanding of current societal themes and be able to solve problems within their context.
  
• Display a well-rounded outlook inherent to an academic educational experience.

Career Opportunities
Highly skilled and professional computer graphics, desktop publication specialists, and web design/development professionals are in demand. People entering these job markets are employed in many different capacities from creating illustrations to designing and producing computer-aided graphics, web-sites, and desktop publications. Some of the occupations available to the graduate of this program include computer graphic artist, graphic designer, illustrator, interface designer, web designer/developer, production artist, and desktop publisher. Completion of the associate-level degree program provides graduates with the knowledge and opportunities in mid-level positions or beyond.

Computer Graphics Designer - Certificate

This intensive course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and training to upgrade their knowledge of the traditional processes into a computer environment. Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient and knowledgeable in various types of computer-aided design and production, including the publishing of catalogs, brochures, advertisements, newsletters, and other business publications. Upon completion, graduates will have the theory and hands-on experience necessary for an entry-level or trainee position as a Computer Graphics Designer.

Career Opportunities
Highly skilled and professional computer graphics and desktop publication specialists are in demand. Individuals entering these job markets are employed in many different capacities, from creating illustrations to designing and producing computer-aided graphics and desktop publications. Some of the occupations available to the graduates of the program include computer graphic artist, graphic designer, production artist, and desktop publisher.

Architectural Design Drafting - Associate of Science Degree & Certificate

Drafting is a graphic language used by the industry to communicate ideas and plans from the creative design stage through production. Students enrolled in this program will receive training in the fundamental principles of technical drawing, standard procedure for producing designed working drawings of a structure and mechanical devices indicating dimensions, fasteners and joining requirements, and other engineering data as well as proper drafting standards of construction drawings, floor plans, elevations and diagrammatic drawings as required for manufacture and repair of structures.

Career Opportunities
Highly skilled, professional architectural design drafters with CADD are in demand. Completion of this course provides graduates with skills and knowledge for the following entry level, trainee positions: Junior Drafter, Drafter, CADD Drafter, CADD Operator, CADD Librarian, Architectural Design Drafter, Structural Engineering Design Drafter, Cartographic Design Drafter, Landscape Architectural Drafter, Kitchen and Bath Design Drafter.