2019-2020 College Catalog

Digital Illustration Specialist TCC

Program Description (Major Code: DI21)

This certificate program is designed to train students how to draw in a digital workspace for greater manipulation and creative effect. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well basic manual drawing skills. From there, students will learn advanced digital drawing techniques as they apply to marketing and advertising, logo design, and even digital entertainment. Graduates will be prepared for entry level positions in sign and print shops, as well as some corporate firms looking for this specific skill set.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (24 Credits)

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

5

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

5

DMPT 1015Drawing

4

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Technology

4

DMPT 2100Identity Design

4

DMPT 2130Adv. Vector Graphics

4

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $3,384