Revised 09/05/18 Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student

General Education Requirements: 9-15 credits Courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better.

• Communication Skills — 3 credits minimum

• Computational Skills — 3 credits minimum

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Major Area Requirements: 58 credits Courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better.

NEEDS: TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 68-73

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2018-2019 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet

Graphic DesignName _______________________________ SID ______________ Date _________ Advisor ______________________

The Graphic Design Certificate prepares students to conceptualize ideas, create original artwork, and develop visual design solutions. The program provides a foundation of aesthetic and technical skills through the study of fine art principles, the design process and graphic design practices. Essential skills are developed through practical hands-on experience, contextual project work, a focus on professional skills and building a portfolio of work.

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This worksheet is only for advising purposes. Official approval of credits for degree completion is subject to approval from the Credential Evaluations Office: credeval@clark.edu

Consult with an academic advisor on a regular basis for degree completion planning. Contact the Advising Center to locate an academic advisor. Call (360) 992-2345 or visit us online at: www.clark.edu/advising

Advising Notes & Degree Requirements

Must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all coursework taken at Clark College, and in all courses applied to the certificate. Fifteen (15) credits minimum must be completed at Clark College to meet Academic Residency.

EPC: 731A

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• Courses do not always follow numbering sequence, please refer to catalog.clark.edu for prerequisites.

Fine Art Foundations

ART 103 Drawing I

ART 110 Creativity and Concept

ART 115 Two-Dimensional Design

ART 145 Digital Photography I

Computer Graphics Technology

CGT 101 Photoshop Raster Graphics

CGT 102 Illustrator Vector Graphics

CGT 103 InDesign Page Layout

Graphic Design

ART 172 Graphic Design Exploration

ART 173 Graphic Design Studio I

ART 174 Typography

ART 208 Digital Illustration

ART 215 Portfolio Development

ART 270 Publication Production

ART 271 Publication Design

ART 273 Graphic Design Studio II

CGT 214 Professional Practices *

ENGL&101 or PTWR 135

PTCS 110

Human Relations — 3 credits minimum

CMST&210 or CMST&230 or BUS&101

or SOC&101

* or CGT 240 Capstone Practicum (4)or CGT 199 Cooperative Work Experience (4)

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Short-Term Plan:

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• BUS 211• BTEC 106, 107• ENGL 097, 098, 108, 110• ENGL& 101, 102, 235

Computational Skills [CP] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices: ••

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Human Relations [HR] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:

Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for specific coursework.

Certificate of Proficiency (CP) The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific career objective. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and take a minimum of forty-five (45) credits to receive this certificate. Students are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at Clark College to meet the Academic Residency requirement.

General Education Requirements Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education Requirements. Communication Skills [CA] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:

2018-2019

• Addiction Counselor Education – ACED 101, 201• Business Technology – BTEC 148• Business Medical Office – BMED 166, 225, 226• Business Administration – BUS& 101• Communication Studies – CMST& 210, 230• College Preparation – COLL 101• Computer Technology – CTEC 104• Education – EDUC& 150• Human Development – HDEV 103, 105, 123, 155, 175, 186, 195, 198, 200• Management – MGMT 101, 106, 110, 112, 120, 122, 125, 128, 132• Psychology – PSYC& 100, 200; PSYC 203• Sociology – SOC& 101, 201; SOC 121, 131, 220• Women's Studies – WS 101

• MGMT 107• PTWR 135

Business Administration – BUS 102Business Technology Medical Office – BMED 103 Chemistry – CHEM 095Computer Science & Engineering – CSE 121, 222, 223, 224 Environmental Science – ENVS 135Mathematics – (MATH/MATH&) course numbered 030 or higher, except 199 or 290 Professional Technical Computational Skills – PTCS 110

Rev: 07/18/18