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Credentials for Graphic Designers

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Certificate

2D Animation

Cypress College
Bachelor's Degree

3D Digital Visualization

Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Associate's Degree

3D MODELING AND ANIMATION

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Certification

3DEXCITE Product Communicator Associate

SOLIDWORKS
Knowledge Of 3DEXPERIENCE Platform InterfaceKnowledge Of Product Communicator Role OverviewKnowledge Of XStudio App for Photorealistic RenderingKnowledge Of XHighlight App for Interactive Product IllustrationsKnowledge Of Material and Texture AssignmentKnowledge Of Lighting and Environment Setup
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Graphic Arts

Roosevelt University
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Loyola University Chicago
Associate's Degree

A.A.S./A.S. in Visual Communications

Ivy Tech Community College
Associate's Degree

A.S. in Art - Design (Graphic Design/Visual Communication)

Vincennes University
Associate's Degree

A.S. in Creative Digital Media

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Certificate

ANIMATION AND MEDIA

Prince George's Community College
Bachelor's Degree

APPLIED DESIGN

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelor's Degree

ART

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate's Degree

ART & DESIGN

Harford Community College
Master's Degree

ART AND TECHNOLOGY

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Certificate

ARTNM: Character Design

American River College
Certificate

ARTNM: Commercial Illustration

American River College
Certificate

ARTNM: Web Design

American River College
Certificate

ARTS GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

Los Angeles City College
Certificate

Accessible Design and Creation

Cabrillo College
Micro-Credential

Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Design and Digital Illustration

Athens State University
Micro-Credential

Adobe Indesign for Print and Digital Media Production

Athens State University
Micro-Credential

Adobe Photoshop for Visual Design and Photography

Athens State University
Certificate

Advanced Virtual Production

Berkeley City College
Certificate

Advanced Visual Design

City College of San Francisco
Bachelor's Degree

Advertising and Digital Media Design

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Associate's Degree

Advertising and Graphic Design

Fullerton College
Course

Advertising and Graphic Design I

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderExplain the rules, laws, regulations, and ethical issues related to advertising and graphic design
Course

Advertising and Graphic Design II

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the impact of copyright and trademark laws related to advertising and graphic designImplement the sequence of steps in workflow from idea to finished product. and DesignDesign advertisements in print and digital formats for a variety of products and servicesImplement color theory and basic methods of digital color management in original graphic design worksImplement the psychology and theory of typography in the selectionProduce photographs with digital equipment for use in original works in advertising and graphic design
Course

Advertising and Graphic Design III

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Implement and explain copyright and trademark laws, rulesCreate and present comprehensive advertising campaigns created through graphic designJustify decisions regarding applications of color theory in original graphic design and advertising projectsDefend the selection and use of various fonts for original works in advertising and graphic designDesign corporate logos and supporting graphic assetsCreate and organize a comprehensive portfolio of original, professional-quality graphic designs
Course

Advertising and Sales

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Analyze the impact of the advertising and promotion industryInvestigate and describe the role of the promotional mix in a competitive economic environmentPlan and evaluate an advertising campaignCalculate media costs that affect the elements of the promotional mixDemonstrate advertising techniquesDescribe the impact of the sales profession on the economy
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Agile Technologies

Regis University
Bachelor's Degree

Animation

Campbellsville University
Short-Term Certificate

Animation

Aims Community College
Associate's Degree

Animation

Aims Community College
Course

Animation I

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the historical development of animation, including key milestones, influential animatorsInvestigate and report on the ethical and legal issues related to digital animation mediaOutline the operations involved in pre-production of the animation processResearch and share information about the development and uses of the 12 principles of animationAnalyze a story or story idea for clarity and entertainment valueDevelop animated human characters, basing their characteristics upon research on personality types
Course

Animation II

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Utilize visual storytelling techniques, including storyboarding, animatics, shot composition, and visual pacingConceptualize and create original characters, considering shape, proportion, anatomy, and expressive featuresUse advanced animation techniques, including lip-syncing, facial expressions, secondary motion, and character actingProduce a scratch track utilizing sample sound effects, dialogue, Foley sounds, and/or musical scoresOutline the steps of the production phase, including character and background layout, lighting, sound, color gradingJustify the choice between 2D and 3D animation based on target audience, artistic and technical skills, and production t
Course

Animation III

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on the cultural and historical influences affecting the gaming industrySummarize the ethical and legal aspects of operations in gaming productionGenerate a game concept which establishes the parameters for genre (action-adventure, role-playing, multi-player, side-sIdentify and describe art styles and game mechanics typically used in gamesExplain the software and hardware needed for performance and visualization in various types of electronic gamesCreate a game design document that outlines the core gameplay mechanics, art style, and overall vision for the game
Certificate

Apparel Graphics & Production

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Certificate

Apparel Graphics & Production

Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate

Applied Ceramics

Chabot College
Certificate

Applied Design in Art: 3D Materials and Processes

Long Beach City College
Associate's Degree

Applied Graphic Design-Digital Imaging

Laney College
Long Certificate

Applied Graphic Design-Digital Imaging

Laney College
Master's Degree

Art & Design

Winthrop University
Bachelor's Degree

Art - Graphic Design

Anderson University (SC)
Associate's Degree

Art Digital Media

Diablo Valley College
Bachelor's Degree

Art Graphic Design

Ferrum College
Long Certificate

Art New Media: Illustration

American River College
Bachelor's Degree

Art and Design

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Master's Degree

Art and Design

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Associate's Degree

Art and Design: Graphic Design

Cerritos College
Bachelor's Degree

Art, Graphic Design

Emory & Henry University
Certificate

Art-Digital Media Arts

Lake Tahoe Community College
Associate's Degree

Art: Graphic Communications

Los Medanos College
Long Certificate

Art: Graphic Communications

Los Medanos College
Associate's Degree

Art: Graphic Design

Los Angeles Valley College
Bachelor's Degree

Art: Integrative Design

Colorado College
Associate's Degree

Associate In Applied Science - Digital Media

Bates Technical College
Associate's Degree

Associate In Applied Science-Transfer Degree - Digital Media

Bates Technical College
Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Arts & Sciences - Digital Arts/Imagery

Shoreline Community College
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