Overview
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Fifteen month program
- This certificate can be stacked and earned credits can be applied toward a Visual Communication AAS Degree: Web Design Track.
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Program offered at:
Program Pathway
| First Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
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| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC 1317 | Design Communication I | 3 |
| IMED 1301 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| COSC 1315 | Programming Fundamentals I | 3 |
| IMED 1341 | Interface Design | 3 |
| IMED 1345 | Interactive Digital Media I | 3 |
| IMED 2315 | Web Design II | 3 |
| Third Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
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| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| IMED 2309 | Internet Commerce | 3 |
| IMED 2345 | Interactive Digital Media II | 3 |
| IMED 2313 | Project Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IMED 2349 | Internet Server Management | 3 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | 3 Credits | |
| IMED 2311-or-IMED 2380 | Portfolio Development1-or-Cooperative Education - Interactive Media1 | 3 |
| Web Design Certificate Program Total | 48 Credits |
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Program Details
The goal of the Visual Communication program is to create a stimulating learning environment for students where they can pursue their specific interest within five areas of professional study: graphic design, multimedia, web design, video and post production and 3-D animation. Design services, publishing, advertising, public relations, computer systems design and related services contain areas of employment for the visual communication graduate.
Courses in the Web Design track focus on implementing design principles and creativity into interactive and digital platform designs. Students learn
different aspects of web based software and programming languages, along with web based technologies to generate dynamic, responsive, and artistic user interface designs and visual information.
The Visual Communication Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic and a selection of technical courses. A certificate in Visual Communication is structured to be completed in 2-3 semesters and is designed to provide a core understanding of a specific area.
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LSC-CyFair
Please e-mail Kisha Cormier at Kisha.L.Cormier@LoneStar.edu or call 888.965.3861 for more information.
LSC-Kingwood
Please e-mail Shawn Sedoff at Shawn.G.Sedoff@LoneStar.edu or call 866.991.1426 for more information.
LSC-North Harris
Please e-mail Kendall Lawrence at Kendall.E.Lawrence@LoneStar.edu or call 855.933.0532 or more information.
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