Computer Graphics Certificate
Code: CERT.COMP.GRAPH
This certification program is designed for practicing professionals in this field.
The Computer Animation and the Computer Graphics certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry-level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met.
Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Visual Arts at 201-447-7143. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.
The certificate in Computer Graphics is designed for practicing professionals in this field who may need to update their skills or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the Art faculty.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply principles of design.
- Demonstrate photographic /graphic image skills.
- Demonstrate digital media skills.
- Develop/complete portfolio of print and digital display art work.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of art.
- Demonstrate fundamentals of drawing.
Career Pathways
Recommended Semester Sequence
First Semester
| ART2XX |
Computer Layout** |
3 |
| ART |
Restricted Electives |
3 |
| ART-189 | Computer 2D Illustration | 3 |
| ART-197 | Computer Imaging | 3 |
| WRT-101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
ART-189: Course uses Windows OS workstations.
ART-197: Course uses Macintosh computers.
Second Semester
| ART |
Restricted Electives |
9 |
| |
General Education Elective*** |
3 |
| ART-259 | Computer Graphics Web Developer | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
ART-259: Course uses Windows OS workstations.
General Education Requirements
| |
General Education Elective*** |
3 |
| WRT-101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Restricted Program Requirements
| ART2XX |
Computer Layout** |
3 |
| ART |
Restricted Electives |
12 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Specific Program Notes
Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.
Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.
*Course uses Windows OS workstations.
**Course uses Macintosh computers.
***General Education Course List.
Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by Placement Testing.