Graphic Arts Technology - CERT A

This certificate curriculum is designed to provide students with training in different industry-standard software applications, preparing them for a variety of entry level production positions in the field of graphic design.

Institution Wide Outcomes

Hutchinson Community College is committed to a tradition of excellence in education that prepares students for success in academics, careers, and life. To achieve this goal, HutchCC has established five Institution-Wide Outcomes (IWO) that are embedded into all academic courses. These outcomes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and make reasonable judgments by analyzing, combining, and evaluating information.
2. Demonstrate the skills necessary to access and manipulate information through various methods.
3. Demonstrate effective communication through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
5. Demonstrate effective quantitative-reasoning and computational skills.

Program Outcomes

1. Perform effective operation of industry software for areas in animation and game development, graphic design, web design, and video production.
2. Utilize design principles to communicate effectively toward target audiences across varying mediums.
3. Identify the stages of a professional production pipeline and the importance of project planning and management.
4. Demonstrate professional attitude and work ethic including collaboration and communication skills.

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.