Program Overview
The Graphics Design Technology certificate curriculum is design to develop within the student the practical skills necessary for entry into the rapidly expanding field of graphic design, graphic arts, and graphic communications.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainful employment/.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Total Credit Hours: 28
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer term
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
28 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
154.00 |
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$4,312.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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ARTS 1503 |
Basic Drawing |
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20.00 |
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ARTS 1513 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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15.00 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography |
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15.00 |
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COGT 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
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10.00 |
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COGT 1243 |
Computer Illustration |
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10.00 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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20.00 |
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COGT 2124 |
AutoCAD II |
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20.00 |
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COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
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10.00 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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25.00 |
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145.00 |
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145.00 |
| Books: |
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ARTS 1503 |
Basic Drawing |
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77.30 |
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ARTS 1513 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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227.30 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography |
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131.95 |
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COGT 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
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263.80 |
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COGT 1243 |
Computer Illustration |
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92.00 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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126.65 |
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COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
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99.95 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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221.35 |
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1240.30 |
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1240.30 |
| Supplies: |
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ARTS 1513 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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100.00 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography: |
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Digital Camera |
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199.00 |
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Tripod |
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6.00 |
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COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
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15.00 |
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Jump Flash Drive (1GB min) |
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320.00 |
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1-2” three ring binder |
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320.00 |
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#2 wooden pencil |
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Eraser |
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| TOTAL |
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$6,017.30 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Graphic Design II certificate.
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