Graphic Arts & Media Technologies Degrees and Certificates

Degrees

Graphic Communications, AAS

The Graphic Communications (GRC) program offers classes that lead to an associate degree or a certificate of achievement. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple Macintosh computers, with scanners, printers, a sound recording facility, and a prepress/print shop facility. The program instructs in areas including; graphic design, advertising design, print production, web and user interface design, videography, and motion graphics.

Tracks

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Web/UI Development

Graphic Arts and Media Technology, AA

The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts and Media Technology program offers tracks that lead to an associate degree or a certificate of achievement. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple Macintosh computers, with scanners, printers, a sound recording facility, and a prepress/print shop facility. The programs instruct in areas including; graphic design, advertising design, print production, web and user interface design, videography, and motion graphics.

Tracks

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Web/UI Development

Advanced Certificate

Graphic Arts and Media Technology

The Advanced Certificate, Graphic Arts and Media Technology offers advanced classes that further develop skills for employment, and serves as the third year of an on-site four-year degree program. The program instructs in both theory and application of current print and display-based media and graphics software and technologies. Students completing the advanced certificate will be eligible to enter the fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts program.

Tracks

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Web/UI Development

Certificates of Achievement

Graphic Communications

The Certificate of Achievement, Graphic Communications prepares students for jobs in areas of graphic communications. This includes graphic design, advertising design, web design, videography, and motion graphics. The program instructs in both theory and application on the latest print and display-based graphics software. GRC certificates are for students who may have a degree or have industry experience and are looking for certification in their field.

Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

Understand and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry. Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry.

Skills Certificates

Graphic Software Certification, Adobe Certified Associate

The Skills Certificate, Graphic Software Certification, Adobe Certified Associate prepares students to pass the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams. There are six different certifications. GRC 117 and GRC 200 cover all six applications at a beginning level, and GRC 125 is specific to each application. Students wishing to prepare for more than one ACA exam would sign up for more than one section of GRC 125. Skill Certificate does not include taking the exam.

Outcomes

Students will analyze published objectives for Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) software exams and synthesize knowledge based on those objectives in order to successfully complete tone of the ACA exams.