The Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Digital Image Foundations is designed to successfully prepare students for careers in the expanding fields of digital design and media productions through an integrated curriculum exposing students to design principles and technical strategies. The certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills that can qualify students for entry-level employment in digital graphics with organizations offering on the job training or qualify students for advancement within their current employment.
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Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses in this program must be completed with a ‘C’ or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Digital Image Foundations is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Pre-Program Courses
Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS90 | Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency) | 2 |
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CIS125PH | Computer Applications: Photoshop | 3 |
| DD160 | Digital Design Orientation | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Winter | ||
| DD235PH | Digital Design App: Photoshop | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIS125IL | Computer Applications: Illustrator | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |