This certificate is designed for a variety of students:

1. adults who are not interested in enrolling in a degree program
2. students who are unable to afford the cost of undertaking a full degree program
3. students in other degree programs who wish to expand their skillset in the arts, without declaring an Art major 
4. students who do not perform well academically, but wish to take studio art courses. This certificate will be a tangible result of their efforts.

Requirements for a Certificate in Graphic Design

Level 1 Certification

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
AR 221	Drawing I	3
or AR 342	Painting I
AR 231	Design I	3
AR 347	Digital Media I	3
AR 348	Digital Media II	3
Total Hours		12

Level 2 Certification

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
AR 446	Semiotics in Art	3
Select two from the following Advanced Digital Media courses:		6
AR 461	Advanced Digital Media - 2D
AR 462	Advanced Digital Media-Web
AR 463	Advanced Digital Media - Multimedia
AR 464	Advanced Digital Media - Video
AR 493	Professional Practices in Art	3
Total Hours		12