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Graphic Art Communications

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Graphic Art Communications Short Certificate is a 25-credit-hour program providing foundational graphic arts training. Coursework includes Modern Commercial Art, Electronic Graphic Applications, Design Drawing, Digital Imaging, Layout and Design, Basic Advertising Design, Digital Photography, and Web Site Development. Prepares students for entry-level graphic design positions and provides skills for freelance commercial art and photography work.

Credits

25 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionTime ManagementService OrientationMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignFine ArtsSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementMathematicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

OriginalityFluency of IdeasNear VisionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisual Color DiscriminationWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionVisualizationFar VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as li
  • Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
  • Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and l
  • Engage in research to learn technological developments and techniques or to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
  • Operate drones to capture aerial photographs and videos, following all regulatory guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o

Technology

Document management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment softwareWeb platform development softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareWord processing software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasComputer laser printersComputer scannersDesktop computersDigital camerasGraphics tabletsLaptop computersPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentWide format printersBoard reflectorsBubble machinesCamera cleaning brushesCamera flash attachmentsCamera positioning tripodsComputer inkjet printersContact print framesDarkroom thermometersDarkroom timersDigital pensDigital photo printersDigital still camerasDimmersDye sublimation printersApplication serversUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Graphic Designers27-1024.00
  • Photographers27-4021.00
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) — produce assets to brief under a senior designer's review.
  • Brand-style guides — apply consistently across asset production for routine projects.
  • File-prep for print and digital deliverables — execute correctly per output specifications.
  • Iteration and revision rounds — incorporate feedback efficiently within a project timeline.
  • Stock-image sourcing and rights tracking — perform per brand and legal standards.
  • Typography fundamentals (kerning, leading, hierarchy) — apply correctly on routine layout work.
  • Project files and version control — maintain to team conventions for handoff and archival.
  • Production-art prep (color, bleed, trim, packaging dielines) — produce reliably for routine print work.
  • Time tracking and project hours — log accurately to brief, design, revisions, and production phases.
  • Design-review presentations — present own work clearly in junior critique sessions.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
17%
Placement Rate
70%