Certificate Design Assistant - Miles Community College

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The program course requirements are presented insequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the catalog to determine prerequisites and should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take classes.

Certificate
Graphic Design
Assistant

This one-year certificate program is designed to provide students with skills for entry-level employment in design services such as publishing, print layouts and web media.

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Required Core - 27 Total Credits

First Year - Fall Semester (13) Credits
CAPP 120 CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Co-requisite: CAPP 120A Introduction to Computer Applications.	Intro to Computers (3)
ARTZ 105 ARTZ 105 - Visual Language - Drawing This course will introduce students to basic ideas, issues, and skills in the areas of drawing, two-dimensional design, composition, and value through a series of problem-solving activities. Students will also heighten their awareness of the visual world.	Visual Language - Drawing (3)
BMKT 225 BMKT 225 - Marketing This course covers the fundamental principles of marketing including the marketing mix, target markets, consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing plans.	Marketing (3)
M 108 M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Prerequisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Math (3)
MART 213 MART 213 - Photoshop and Illustrator This course covers the fundamentals of creating a variety of documents using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Practical application of skill is emphasized.	Photoshop and Illustrator (3)

First Year - Spring Semester (15) Credits
MART 214 MART 214 - Digital Publishing and Design This course covers the fundamentals of creating a variety of publications using Adobe Indesign including typography usage and terminology, with the aid of Photoshop for graphic manipulation. Students will develop layout and design solutions to problems presented in class. Practical application of skills is emphasized. Digital Publishing and Design is a required course for the AAS degree in Information Technology.	Digital Publishing and Design (3)
ARTZ 106 ARTZ 106 - Visual Language - 2-D Foundations This course is an introduction to the design elements of line, shape, form, value, color, texture, and space; and design principles of balance, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, pattern, and unity. These basic elements and principles of design form the structures that underlie most visual arts, whether commercial arts or fine arts.	Visual Language - 2-D Foundations (3)
GDSN 145 GDSN 145 - Introduction to Web Design This course provides fundamental instruction on creating, editing, and enhancing Internet web sites. Students will gain hands-on experience that includes internet navigation and communication, web page creation using basic HTML/XHTML code and Adobe Dreamweaver, publishing web pages to the World Wide Web, and web site management and maintenance. Prerequisite: CAPP120—Introduction to Computers.	Introduction to Web Design (3)
WRIT 122 WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing or a score of 70 or higher on the Compass Placement test.	Intro to Business Writing (3)
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WRIT	Written Communications Core Requirement (3)
COMX 106 COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace Students will study human behavior and personality, self-management, self-development, and elementary business psychology. Classroom focus is on career planning and job search: students will develop skills to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other communications involved in obtaining a job. This class is a requirement for the Professional-Technical programs.	Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace (2)

Upon completion of this program
students will will be able to:

Demonstrate basic understanding of graphic editing software and graphic file formats;

Create simple and complex publications;

Apply basic design principles to publications;

Recognize and edit HTML code;

Publish and maintain a website;

Understand ethical responsibilities linked to graphic and web design.