Graphic Design Microcredential

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts

 

Department: Visual Arts

 

Departmental Mission: The mission of the Department of Visual Arts is to provide a highly valued educational and artistic experience. Students will think critically, create, and appreciate art, and participate in an aesthetic culture while recognizing art as an integral part of our global society. Students will receive effective and innovation instruction in traditional studio arts methods and materials as well as contemporary graphic arts technologies. The practice-based learning in studio courses is further enhanced by courses in art history and aesthetic theory. This foundation will prepare graduates to make informed, valued contributions to the global visual arts culture that expresses their diversity, our University, and the communities we embody. Students will also have the self-discipline, motivation, and expertise necessary to maintain their artistic activities and goals well into the future.

 

Description: The Graphic Design micro-credential will provide design skills for application in a growing digital market and will provide presently enrolled with informal credentials practical knowledge to pursue immediate within-field employment.

 

Target Audience: Matriculating and Non-matriculating students

Requirements

Graphic Design Microcredenital Courses (9 hours)

ART 224Graphic Design Lab I

3

ART 225Graphic Design Lab II

3

ART 240VISUAL THINKING

3

Total Credit Hours:9