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AWARD:  After satisfactorily completing courses with a "C" average (2.0), the student should contact the registrar's office and apply for graduation after verification that all program requirements have been met. Students interested in a certificate, diploma or associate degree should talk to a counselor to investigate the possibilities of using these courses in other curricula.

LENGTH:   Variable for upgrading, retraining and continuing career students. The options within this program normally amount to the minimum equivalent of one semester of full-time community college work and not more than the equivalent of a year (9-29) credits.

PURPOSE:
This program is designed to provide skills specifically related to the design and generation of computer graphics and page layout.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
A student will be able to:
• Demonstrate skills in the development of computer graphics.
• Demonstrate skills in the development of web pages.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain certificate-related courses require satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in these courses. Other certificate-related courses may be taken while developmental studies are being completed. Some programs, such as Therapeutic Massage require additional expenditures for supplies and equipment. Please check with the appropriate division chair for this information.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.

ART 121 Drawing I (3)
ART 283 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 284 Computer Graphics II (4)
ITD 110 Web Page Design I (3)
ITD 112 Designing Web Page Graphics (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Approved Fine Arts elective (3)

Student must complete the above 28 credits to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate in Graphic Communications.

Patrick Henry Community College
P.O. Box 5311
Martinsville, Virginia 24115
Phone: 276.638.8777
TDD: 276.656.0296
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