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Certificate in Computer Graphics and Design

The computer graphics and design certificate is for students who seek to develop design and composition skills in a computer environment. Emphasis is on integrating effective design principles with Internet applications and mixed media.

Total Semester Hours: 18

Four required courses:

• ARTT 250 - Elements of Commercial Design (3)
• ARTT 354 - Elements of Computer Graphics (3)
• ARTT 479 - Advanced Computer Graphics (3)
• CMST 386 - Advanced Internet and Web Design (3)

A supporting elective chosen from the following (3):

• CMST 310 - Electronic Publishing
• CMST 311 - Advanced Electronic Publishing
• CMST 450 - Web Design with XML
• COMM 493 - Strategies for Visual Communication

A second supporting elective chosen from the above list (3)