Graphic Design Technology-Multimedia Arts Overview (6022)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art/default.aspx
Program Description
This program introduces the student to multimedia technology and is valuable to the student who plans to enter this field, as well as the student who is already working in the industry and wishes to update his or her skills.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Total program credits: 24. The program can be completed in one year full time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Victoria Martin, martinv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3924
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion, students are able to seek entry level positions in graphics/multimedia design.
Career Path Notes
Credits earned in these certificates will transfer directly into the Associate in Science Graphic Design Technology degree.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2131C | Multimedia Graphics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1205C | Color Design (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA1190C | Graphic Design 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2132C | Multimedia Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2160C | Multimedia Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2144C | Graphic Web Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
* Those students going on to the A.S. degree would reduce their A.S elective courses to 1 credit.
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2131C | Multimedia Graphics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA1190C | Graphic Design 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| GRA2132C | Multimedia Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2160C | Multimedia Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2144C | Graphic Web Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1205C | Color Design (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 24
* Those students going on to the A.S. degree would reduce their A.S elective courses to 1 credit.