2012-2013 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
Graphic Design
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The Graphic Design Certificate prepares students to conceptualize ideas, create original artwork, and develop visual design solutions.
The program provides a foundation of aesthetic and technical skills through the study of fine art principles, the design process and
graphic design practices. Essential skills are developed through practical hands-on experience, contextual project work, a focus on
professional skills and building a portfolio of work. Graduates can seek employment as freelance graphic designers, production artists,
digital graphics specialists, marketing assistants, or other graphic art production and support roles within a business.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some General Education Requirements may be met by the specific
major area requirements of the program. Courses specified belwo must
be completed with a "C" or better.
• Communication Skills — 3 credits
ENGL& 101 or 135
• Computational Skills — 3 credits
CTEC 122
• Human Relations — 3 credits
CMST& 210 or 230
Major Area Requirements
Courses listed below are to be completed with a “C” or better.
ART 103
Drawing I
3
ART 110
Creativity and Concept
3
ART 115
Two-Dimensional Desing
4
ART 145
Digital Photography I
3
CGT 100
Graphic Design Technology I
4
CGT 101
Photoshop Raster Graphics
4
CGT 102
Illustrator Vector Graphics
3
CGT 200
Graphic Design Technology II
4
ART 172
Graphic Design Exploration
4
ART 173
Graphic Design Studio I
4
CGT 174
Typography
4
CGT 208
Digital Illustration
4
CGT 215
Portfolio Development
3
CGT 273
Graphic Design Studio II
4
CGT 214
Professional Practices
3
↕or↕
CGT 240
↕or↕
(Choose one of the two)
Capstone Practicum
3
TOTAL
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 6
NEEDS:
0
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________
ADVISOR SIGNATURE:______________________________
REVISED: 08/15/2012
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific
career objective. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and take a minimum of forty-five (45) credits to receive
this certificate. Students are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at Clark College to meet the Academic
Residency requirement.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education requirements.
Communication Skills [C] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• BTEC 087 or 107
• BUS 211
• ENGL 097, 098, 099, 103, 135, 212
• ENGL& 101, 102, 235
• Any PTWR course
(Note) Pharmacy Technician students may meet the Communication Skills requirement by achieving one of the following:
1. Completion of ENGL 098 and a score of 74 on Reading Skills.
2. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing skills AND completion of READ 087.
3. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing skills AND a score of 74 on Reading skills.
Computational Skills [CP] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Any Mathematics (MATH) course, except MATH 096
• Computer Science & Engineering 121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141
• Any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103, 104, 105, 115, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• CHEM 095 (formerly 050)
• PHAR 110
• HEOC 011 – Only meets the computational skills requirement for Medical Assistant
• BMED 040 – Only meets the computational skills requirement for Health Information Assistant
• Environmental Science 135
Human Relations [HR] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Communication Studies – CMST212; CMST& 210, 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV), Psycholog y (PSYC), or Sociolog y (SOC) course
• Addiction Counselor Education 201
• Business Technolog y – BTEC141, 143, 145, 147
• Business Medical Office – BMED 166, 225, 226
Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for specific coursework.
Notes: