2014-2015 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
Graphic Design
Name _______________________________ SID ______________ Date _________ Advisor ______________________
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.
Program Distribution
General Education Requirements: 9-14 credits
Courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better.
• Communication Skills — 3 credits minimum
ENGL&101*
• Computational Skills — 3 credits minimum
CTEC 122
• Human Relations — 3 credits minimum
CMST&210**
* or ENGL 135
** or CMST&230
TOTAL
NEEDED
0
Advising Notes & Degree Requirements
• This worksheet is only for advising purposes. Official approval
of credits for degree completion is subject to approval from
the Credential Evaluations Office: credeval@clark.edu
• Consult with an academic advisor on a regular basis for degree
completion planning. Contact the Advising Center to locate an
academic advisor. Call (360) 992-2345 or visit us online at:
www.clark.edu/advising
Major Area Requirements: 55 credits
Courses listed below must 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 101 Photoshop Raster Graphics
4
CGT 102 Illustrator Vector Graphics
4
CGT 103 InDesign Page Layout
4
ART 172 Graphic Design Exploration
3
ART 173 Graphic Design Studio I
4
ART 174 Typography
4
ART 208 Digital Illustration
4
ART 215 Portfolio Development
3
ART 271 Publication Design
4
ART 273 Graphic Design Studio II
4
CGT 214 Professional Practices
4
or CGT 240 Capstone Practicum
4
or CGT 199 Cooperative Work Experience ***
*** 4 credits required
1-5
TOTAL
NEEDED
0
• Must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all coursework taken
at Clark College, and in all courses applied to the certificate.
Fifteen (15) credits minimum must be completed at Clark
College to meet Academic Residency.
•
Courses do not always follow numbering sequence, please
refer to the College Catalog for prerequisites and for info on
quarterly class offerings refer to the Annual Class Planner.
= course that is currently in-progress
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 69
NEEDS:
0
Student Signature:
Advisor Signature:
Revised 04/22/14
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
EPC:731A
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
NOTES:
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 106 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
• Any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103, 104, 105, 115, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• Business (BUS) 102
• Business Technology Medical Office (BMED) 103, 105
• Chemistry (CHEM) 095
• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) 121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141
• Pharmacy (PHAR) 110
• Environmental Science 135
Human Relations [HR] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Communication Studies – CMST& 210, 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOC) course
• Addiction Counselor Education 201
• Business Technology – BTEC 140, 141, 143, 145, 147
• Business Medical Office – BMED 166, 225, 226
• Education – EDUC& 150 (Meets the human relations [HR] requirement for Early Childhood Education programs only)
Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for specific coursework.
Short-Term Plan:
Summer
Summer