Graphic Design: Illustration - Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Create illustrated communications, from conceptual development to final artifact using a range of media, both traditional and digital, for final output both printed and digital.
2. Incorporate historic and contemporary illustration influences in the creation of design solutions.
3. Sketch and refine preliminary concepts for traditional and digital outcomes as well as conceptual ideation.
4. Incorporate Illustration fundamentals, both traditional and digital, into illustration solutions.
5. Apply color theory to the creation of illustrative solutions, including color harmony and developing intended emotive reactions.
6. Utilize current illustration terminology as a basis for discussing and evaluating illustrations, student and professional.
7. Construct vector and raster files for use in print, motion and digital outcomes.
8. Develop digital work environments and appropriated file formats for saving work.
9. Utilize current industry software and equipment.
10. Develop and present a portfolio of projects for use in seeking an entry-level position or transfer to a four-year degree program. Participate in graduating student gallery show.