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Visual Design Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
The Visual Design Certificate Program at Dallas College provides students the basic knowledge and skills to develop the real-world skills and design knowledge necessary for a graduate to advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. This certificate emphasizes real-world hands-on technical and conceptual skills, imagination, theory and encourages artists to incorporate these skills, a focused visual language, and experience into various fields. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Digital Art and Design. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I
CHOOSE ONE:
ARTC 1305 – Basic Graphic Design
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
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Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 2
ARTC 1313 – Digital Publishing I
ARTC 1317 – Design Communication I
IMED 1316 – Web Design I
ARTV 1351 – Digital Video
ARTC 1359 – Visual Design for New Media This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Visual Design Certificate.
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS