There are two tracks leading to the A.A.S. in advertising art: advertising design and illustration. In addition, two certificate curricula are offered: (1) computer graphics: art and animation and (2) graphic design with the computer.

Appropriate courses may be used toward development of marketable skills, for avocational interests, or for possible transfer. A student interested in any of the A.A.S. or certificate curricula should consult an academic adviser in the Visual Communications Technologies Department.

The advertising design track prepares the student for employment in the field of graphic communication. Emphasis is placed on the creative application of design principles to problems in advertising and communication.

Computer Graphics: Art and Animation Certificate (R)

This certificate curriculum emphasizes the aesthetic knowledge and technical skills necessary to produce effective computer graphics and animation. Upon completing the curriculum, students may enter the commercial job market, apply this certificate toward a degree in computer graphics at another institution, or advance with their artistic careers.

AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 103	Design I	3
CG 120	Computer Graphics: Art and Illustration I	4
CG 121	Computer Graphics: Art and Illustration II	4
CG 210	Computer Animation and Illustration	4
CG 222	Computer Graphics: 3-D Modeling	4
TR 101	Digital Video/Audio	4
	Electives*	6–8
	Total credit hours  32– 34
* Select six to eight credit hours from the following list: AA 110, AA 121, AA 124, AA 134, AA 214, AA 216, AA 224, AA 225, AR 102, AR 105, AR 201, AR 205, AR 224, CA 161, CG 226, CT 183, HP 251, and PG 165. AA 224 and CT 183 have prerequisites that may be waived at the department's discretion. It is suggested that those certificate candidates who wish to pursue a career in graphics for publication take AA 110 and AA 214 as electives.

Graphic Design with the Computer Certificate (R)

This certificate curriculum prepares the student for immediate employment in graphic design using the computer in today's electronic applied art and design studio. Courses are designed to provide from introductory to advanced training in the skills necessary to succeed as a professional in this industry.

This track prepares the student for employment as an illustrator. Subject interpretation, communication, and technical skills are stressed in the preparation of the student's portfolio.

First Semester
AA 121	Advertising Art Fundamentals	3
AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 103	Design I	3
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution	3
Second Semester
AA 134	Illustration I	3
AR 102	Drawing II	3
CG 120	Computer Graphics: Art and Illustration I	4
	English foundation	3
	Health foundation	1
Third Semester
AA 135	Illustration II	3
AR 107	Art History I	3
AR 201	Painting I	3
CG 121	Computer Graphics: Art and Illustration II	4
	Mathematics foundation	3
Fourth Semester
AA 234	Illustration III	3
AR 108	Art History II	3
CG 210	Computer Animation and Illustration	4
SP 108	Fundamentals of Speech	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution	4
Total credit hours  62

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.