Graphic Design: Layout
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Graphic Design: Layout

Issued by Mohawk Valley Community College

The microcredential will create an additional element of employability for individuals who pursue the this path. Students in this microcredential will have acquired skills in graphic design principles and introductory use of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Opportunities for crossover include illustration, marketing, photography, and digital animation where the skills acquired in the Layout microcredential would make those individuals more marketable.

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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • GD198 Graphic Design 1: Fundamentals - 3 Credits This course covers the fundamentals of combining typography and image. It includes a study in the development of methods and practices that leads to solid visual solutions. Problem solving methodologies are implemented to explore the marriage of typography and image. Terminology and creative standards are discussed and put into practice. Several creative methods, both traditional and digital, are explored to develop a strong understanding of the c
  • GD199 Graphic Dsgn 2: Adv Des Studio - 3 Credits This course expands on the practices and theories of the creative design practice. Students build on the topics discussed and implemented in GD198. Understanding and application of current software is expected in this intermediate course to achieve professional results. Traditional and digital problem-solving techniques will be explored within the creative studio environment. Prerequisite: GD198
  • GD145 Digital Applications 1 - 3 Credits This course introduces contemporary text manipulation, digital imaging, and digital illustration software. Students produce projects demonstrating their knowledge of both the software and the interfaces between page layout, raster graphics, and vector graphics. No previous software knowledge is required.
  • GD146 Digital Applications 2 - 3 Credits This advanced course integrates contemporary text manipulation, digital imaging, and digital illustration software. Students complete industry standard projects demonstrating mastery of software. Prerequisite: GD 145 Digital Applications 1.