Art and Technology, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Art and Technology offers students the opportunity to learn and practice art and design-based technology skills used in a variety of industries for purposes such as personal expression, concept development, industrial/product design, and small-scale production of artwork for personal expression and/or rapid prototyping.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Solve visual problems by planning, researching and fabricating appropriate solutions.
- Convey and express quantitative and qualitative information by utilizing a combination of technology-based tools (software, scanners and printing devices) and traditional 2-D and 3-D art media.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core | ||
ARTB 2 | Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
or ARTB 3 | Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design | |
ARTB 4 | Color Fundamentals | 3 |
ARTS 10A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
ARTG 10 | Introduction to Computers for Graphic Arts | 4 |
ARTG 11 | Introduction to Photoshop | 4 |
ARTD 7A | 3D Arts & Technology I | 3 |
ARTD 7B | 3D Arts & Technology II | 3 |
Total Units | 23 |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ARTB 2 or ARTB 3 | Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design or Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
ARTB 4 | Color Fundamentals | 3 |
ARTG 10 | Introduction to Computers for Graphic Arts | 4 |
ARTD 7A | 3D Arts & Technology I | 3 |
Units | 13 | |
Spring | ||
ARTS 10A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
ARTG 11 | Introduction to Photoshop | 4 |
ARTD 7B | 3D Arts & Technology II | 3 |
Units | 10 | |
Total Units | 23 |