Department website: https://www.atu.edu/art/

While the Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design can be a free-standing certificate, the principal intent for this certificate of proficiency is to be embedded in current art baccalaureate programs as a value-added piece to the student's resume. The twelve-hour certificate allows students to be employed within the field while they finish the baccalaureate degree or perhaps pursue post-graduate work wile earning and living. Students with degrees outside of art might also be interested in this value-added piece, such as programming, advertising and marketing, business management, and writing.

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Group projects
• Internships
• Product design

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

• Creative problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Professional presentation skills

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ART 1403	Two-dimensional Design	3
ART 1503	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
ART 2213	Digital Skills	3
ART 3203	Typography and Layout	3
Total Hours		12

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

• Critical Analysis - Objectively participate in class critiques and respond positively to constructive criticism
• Communication - Identify and effectively apply the use of visual arts concepts and vocabulary in verbal and written formats.
• Tools & Technology - Demonstrate proficiency in the use of art tools, materials, and Technology appropriate to the field.
• Content - Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary art trends, major artist's works, and historical movements.
• Professionalism - Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism required of a serious student of art and develop a substantive portfolio.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php