Certificate in Communication Graphics Course at Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Foundation Courses
CGT 1030 Introduction to Macintosh Graphic Design* 3
Core Courses
CGT 1040 Digital Photography* 3
CGT 1105 Digital Graphic Design I 4
CGT 1110 Typography 3
CGT 1950 Design Fundamentals* 3
Advanced Track Courses
CGT 2005 Digital Graphic Design II 4
CGT 2040 Computer Illustration 3
CGT 2140 Desktop Publishing 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 17-26
Illustration Option
Foundation Courses
CGT 1030 Introduction to Macintosh Graphic Design* 3
Core Courses
CGT 1040 Digital Photography* 3
CGT 1105 Digital Graphic Design I 4
CGT 1110 Typography 3
CGT 1950 Design Fundamentals* 3
Advanced Track Courses I
CGT 2040 Computer Illustration 3
Advanced Track Courses II
CGT 2045 Advanced Photoshop 3
CGT 2160 3D Modeling 3
CGT 2240 Advanced Computer Illustration 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 19-28
Web Visual Option
Foundation Courses
CGT 1030 Introduction to Macintosh Graphic Design* 3
Core Courses
CGT 1040 Digital Photography* 3
CGT 1105 Digital Graphic Design I 4
CGT 1110 Typography 3
CGT 1950 Design Fundamentals* 3
Advanced Track Courses I
CGT 2040 Computer Illustration 3
WEB 2000 Professional Web Development Tools** 3
WEB 2110 Motion Vector Graphics** 3
or WEB 2811 Advanced Computer Graphics** 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 19-28
CGT 1030, 1040 and 1950 may be waived at the discretion of the program coordinator with demonstrated competence.
The prerequisites for the WEB courses are not required for certificate students.