Visualization Technology Certificate

Location(s): In Person and Online

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Program Overview

Major ID: 289C

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring

This certificate program is a series of entry level courses that are part of the Visualization Technology AAS degree at Saint Paul College.

This certificate option is available for students who may choose not to complete the entire AAS degree and gain some experience with courses used in computer graphics, particularly courses in the Adobe software suite.

Career Opportunities

The computer graphics field relates to many jobs in the multimedia area including but not limited to:

Web Designer
Computer Animator
Computer Game Designer and Developer
Multimedia Developer

Program Outcomes

Graduates will design multiple visual graphic projects using industry standard software in both print and web formats.
Graduates will demonstrate fundamental animation techniques in 2D animation.
Graduates will develop web based student portfolios to promote employment opportunities.

Program Faculty

Darren Pearson
darren.pearson@saintpaul.edu

Course Offering Options

This program can be completed by using a combination of day, evening, and Saturday courses. Part-time and full-time options are available.

Recommended Equipment

Digital Camera, USB Drive, Adobe Software

Estimated Book Cost

$50 - $75 per class

Program Requirements

Course

DGIM 1400 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 4 Credits
DGIM 1443 - Graphical Web Design 1 2 Credits
DGIM 1448 - Adobe Animate I 2 Credits
DGIM 1483 - Photoshop 1 2 Credits
DGIM 2560 - Illustrator 4 Credits

Subtotal: 14 Credits

Technical Electives: 4 Credits

Any DGIM or CSCI

General Education Requirements: 3 Credits

General Education Requirements 3 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts
ARTS 17XX (recommended)

Course Sequence

The following sequence is recommended; however, this sequence is not required. Contact the Program Faculty with questions.

First Semester

DGIM 1400 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 4 Credits (fall only)
DGIM 1443 - Graphical Web Design 1 2 Credits
DGIM 2560 - Illustrator 4 Credits (fall only)

Total Semester Credits: 10

Second Semester

DGIM 1448 - Adobe Animate I 2 Credits
DGIM 1483 - Photoshop 1 2 Credits
Technical Electives 4 Credits
Goal 6: ARTS 17XX recommended 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 11

Total Program Credits: 21

Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 225+

Arithmetic: Score of 200+

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.