The
Certificate in Digital Media (formerly Computer Graphics) focuses on technical and real-life challenges that arise when working
with computer graphics software. Digital media software applications are
introduced through demonstrations, in-class exercises, homework
assignments and skills-building projects. Course curriculum is subject
to change, often based on changes in the software industry.
To
earn a non-credit certificate, candidates must successfully complete
three qualifying 30-hour courses in their chosen area of study. Each
semester different course choices are offered. These courses are listed
as Non-credit Courses and are designated in the course description as
“eligible toward a certificate program”.
Students working on a
certificate are expected to attend all classes and successfully complete
the three 30-hour courses within three years of their start date. Most
certificate courses include both in-class and homework assignments.
Students who have successful completed three required courses can complete the Certificate Completion Application Form.
Courses Eligible for the Certificate in Digital Media
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- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign
- Introduction to Adobe Flash
- Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
- NEW! Introduction to Adobe After Effects
- NEW! Webpage Design with Wordpress
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The Certificate in Photography provides entry-level and experienced individuals an opportunity to
focus on solid darkroom techniques as well as fundamental and more
advanced skills necessary to the production of fine art photographic
images.
To earn a non-credit certificate, candidates must
successfully complete three qualifying 30-hour courses in their chosen
area of study. Each semester different course choices are offered. These
courses are listed as Non-credit Courses and are designated in the
course description as “eligible toward a certificate program”.
Students
working on a certificate are expected to attend all classes and
successfully complete the three 30-hour courses within three years of
their start date. Most certificate courses include both in-class and
homework assignments.
Students who have successful completed three required courses can complete the Certificate Completion Application Form.
Courses
Eligible for the Certificate in Photography
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- Introduction to Black and White Film Photography
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Intermediate Digital Photography: Beyond Basics
- Intermediate Digital Photography: Location Lighting
- Advanced Photography
- Historical Photographic Processes
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The
Certificate in Arts Administration is for those whose passion for the
arts has driven them to professions within arts organizations and
institutions. For anyone who is presently working in the arts field or
who desires to do so this is a key program. Students will have a 2 year
period in which to complete 6 courses – 2 are required courses with 4
elective offerings. This program is built around the working
professional with low instructor to student ratios. Courses are offered
evenings and weekends in three hour sessions. Students should expect
attendance to be mandatory with minimal homework assignments throughout
each course.
Courses
Eligible for the Certificate in Arts Administration
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- Survival in the Arts (required)
- Financial Management for the Arts (required)
- NEW! Art Therapy: An Introduction (elective)
- NEW! Explorations in Storytelling, Myth and Art Expression (elective)
- NEW! Art Therapy 2: Psychodynamic and Humanistic Approaches (elective)
- Writing Life: Creative Nonfiction (elective)
- Audit Opportunities in Art History and Criticism (may be considered on a case by case circumstance)
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