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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-85
Graphic Communications
Certificate of Achievement
The certificate of achievement in graphic communications
prepares students for jobs in areas of graphic communications.
This includes graphic design, advertising design, electronic media
production and computer graphics for a variety of media. The
program instructs in both theory and application on the latest
print and monitor-based graphics software. GRC certificates are
for students who may have a degree or have industry experience
and are looking for certification in their field.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Understand and apply historical and current design theories
and concepts in the production of visually engaging media
that meets the requirements of the graphic communications
industry.
• Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related
technologies, including computer software applications,
processes and other production techniques used in the graphic
communications industry.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
BUS 107 or COM 113 preferred or choose from ENG 101 (113),
102 (114), 107, 108, 220, 221, or COM 215
Human Relations 3 credits
MGT 212 preferred or choose from CE 201, CPD 124, 126, 129,
132, MGT 171, 201, 235 or PSY 102
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
BUS 117 or MATH 120 preferred or choose from CUL 245,
ECON 261, 262, all other MATH courses 100-level or above, PSY
210 or SOC 210
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
Choose 21 credits from the following list:
GRC 107 Design Fundamentals..................................... 3-4
GRC 109 Color and Design............................................. 3-4
GRC 110 Rendering and Illustration.............................. 3-4
GRC 118 Computer Graphics/Print Media...................... 3-4
GRC 119 Computer Graphics/Digital Media................... 3-4
GRC 122 Letterforms.........................................................3
GRC 125 Graphics Software........................................... 1-9
GRC 132 Basic Principles of Animation..............................3
GRC 135 Storyboarding.....................................................3
GRC 144 Electronic Layout and Typography. .....................3
GRC 153 Commercial Printing Processes. ..........................4
GRC 156 Computer Illustration..........................................3
GRC 175 Web Design and Publishing I. .............................3
GRC 181 Digital Video I. ....................................................3
GRC 183 Electronic Imaging I............................................3
GRC 184 3D Modeling I. ....................................................3
GRC 188 Web Animation and Interactivity I......................3
GRC 244 Electronic Layout and Typography II....................3
GRC 275 Web Design and Publishing II. ............................3
GRC 281 Digital Video II. ...................................................3
GRC 283 Electronic Imaging II...........................................3
GRC 284 3D Modeling and Animation ..............................3
GRC 287 3D Animation II...................................................3
GRC 294 PortfolioWorkshop.............................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 21 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 30 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
For a suggested program sequence, please contact the GRC
Program office at 775-673-7291.