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Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate
Summary
The Computer Graphics Foundation certificate is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Graphic Design. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Graphic Design.
What You’ll Learn
Prepare for entry-level positions and course studies in desktop publishing, graphic design, illustration, electronic paste-up and in scanning or manipulating visual images.
Courses & Requirements
Program Description:
Shoreline Community College offers a short-term program in leading to a Certificate of Completion (CC) in VCT Computer Graphics Foundation. Students interested in advanced knowledge and skills are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete a Certificate of Proficiency (CP) or an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) degree in Visual Communication Technology. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree planning guide.
Certificate of Completion (20 Credits)
GPA of 2.0 or better for entire program required.
Program Requirements
- VCT 112 Visual Communications Survey
- VCT 134 Adobe: Illustrator (Vector Graphics)
- VCT 136 Adobe: Raster Graphics w/Photoshop
Certificate Completion
Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact the Office of Instruction.
Program Advisor:
- Christine Shafner, Rm 2174
- Alan Yates, Rm 2054
Program Information:
- Length of Program: 20 Credits
- Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
- Enrollment: Every Quarter
- Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Careers & Opportunities
Graduates are hired as Production assistant, paste-up assistant, design staff, graphics, image or photograph preparation and customer service representative.
Potential employers include: Advertising agencies, publication houses, printing departments, news agencies and print shops.
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition & Fees
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Credits | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Additional Program Fees
Approximately $60 - $200 per quarter, depending on courses selected
Related Program Options
- Web Design Certificate
- Digital Video Certificate
- Digital Photography Certificate
- Creative Project Management AAAS
- Graphic Design AAAS
- Visual Communications Foundation Certificate
- Visual Communications Business Foundation Certificate
- Art and Design Foundation Certificate
- Digital Illustration/Animation Certificate
- Game Art and Design AAAS
- Visual Communications Foundation with Specialization Certificate
- Humanities Pre-Major
- Foundation Studio Art AFA
- Photography AFA
- Art History Pre-Major
- Animation/Video for Multimedia AAAS
- Visual Communications Computer Foundation Certificate
