GDD1 Graphic Design Developer, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
2 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
25 |
Program Description
The Graphic Design Developer TCC is comprised of a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the development of graphic images. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, website design and development, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Program graduates will receive a Graphic Design Developer Technical Certificate of Credit and will be qualified for employment as graphic designers. Employment opportunities are abundant in graphic design companies located in the Southern Crescent Tech's service areas and Atlanta. In addition, virtually all companies have a web presence and require graphic design expertise. Southern Crescent Tech has experienced much discussion and recently has received direct questions about when the college will offer a graphic design program. As of March 2020, 90 graphic design positions are open through LinkedIn.com in the metro Atlanta area. 2018 BLS.gov lists median pay for Graphic Design at 24.21 per hour and 50k annual salary.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirement
Pre-requisites
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Charles Cash, M.S., Program Coordinator
Email: Charles.Cash@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 467-6058
Program Courses
Graphics and Animation Developer Curriculum
First Term
Second Term