List of Programs Requiring GRD1100
Program Title: Web Designer Certificate
Program Description: The Web Designer Certificate is designed to provide a strong foundation for the design and format of client-side Web content. The creation of Web content for presentation and user interaction requires visual communication skills that incorporate a wide variety of media content types as well as expertise with markup languages, scripting languages, and the functional capabilities of various user devices. Content created by the Web designer must effectively engage all types of users and provide a rich canvas on which all Internet content is displayed.
Program Title: Digital Media Communications
Program Description: Given the changing dynamics of communication in this digital age, this certificate program will introduce students to the new theories surrounding digital persuasion. It offers students instruction in communication, advertising, and the creation of digital images. The program offers professional and technical experiences in persuasion, graphic design, digital imaging, and business concepts to prepare students for careers in digital communication. Organizations across all realms depend on online visibility and targeted client interactions. New positions requiring focused skills in digital communication are being created within private and public sector organizations. This certificate will offer students experience in these critical aptitudes and is intended for individuals who desire entry-level employment in the field of digital communication and persuasion.
Program Title: Graphic Design
Program Description: This program provides students with comprehensive instruction to gain the knowledge and skills to work as a graphic designer, art director or multi-media professional. Instruction begins with core design training of the elements of design such as color, values, balance, proportion, texture and the fundamentals of typography. Students will learn how to use design skills to create “real-world” projects such as trademarks, avatars, promotional materials, digital imagery and advertising campaigns. Software training is a critical component along with developing cognitive skills to assist in thinking conceptually. The overall goal is to provide students with the education that will assist them in creating a world-class portfolio.
Program Title: Photographic Technology
Program Description: This program provides professional and technical experience in still black and white, color and digital photography. Emphasis is on developing skills necessary for graduates to be employed as photographers, photographic assistants and lab technicians in business, industry, advertising, journalism, medical institutions, studios and schools. Graduates may also be self-employed as professional photographers and retailers.
Program Title: Technological Sciences
Program Description: The Associate in Technological Sciences Degree program is designed for students choosing to pursue widely varying areas of occupational, technological, engineering, and emerging sector-related interests. This degree is also designed for career-minded students, yet includes flexibility to meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement for students wishing to continue their education with one of our many 4-year partner institutions. See a counselor for courses that may be required at the college you plan to attend. A minimum of sixteen credit hours in the primary occupational discipline of your choice, plus nineteen credits of fundamental General Education leaves you with twenty-seven elective credits (14 required) to design your future. Graduating from this program does not automatically qualify the student for the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement. Students in this program seeking MTA endorsement should work closely with an OCC counselor to identify classes from the MTA List which apply to the endorsement and to degree requirements.
Program Title: Technological Sciences
Program Description: The Associate in Technological Sciences Degree program is designed for students choosing to pursue widely varying areas of occupational, technological, engineering, and emerging sector-related interests. This degree is also designed for career-minded students, yet includes flexibility to meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement for students wishing to continue their education with one of our many 4-year partner institutions. See a counselor for courses that may be required at the college you plan to attend. A minimum of sixteen credit hours in the primary occupational discipline of your choice, plus nineteen credits of fundamental General Education leaves you with twenty-seven elective credits (14 required) to design your future. Graduating from this program does not automatically qualify the student for the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement. Students in this program seeking MTA endorsement should work closely with an OCC counselor to identify classes from the MTA List which apply to the endorsement and to degree requirements.
Program Title: Technological Sciences
Program Description: The Associate in Technological Sciences Degree program is designed for students choosing to pursue widely varying areas of occupational, technological, engineering, and emerging sector-related interests. This degree is also designed for career-minded students, yet includes flexibility to meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement for students wishing to continue their education with one of our many 4-year partner institutions. See a counselor for courses that may be required at the college you plan to attend. A minimum of sixteen credit hours in the primary occupational discipline of your choice, plus nineteen credits of fundamental General Education leaves you with twenty-seven elective credits (14 required) to design your future. Graduating from this program does not automatically qualify the student for the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement. Students in this program seeking MTA endorsement should work closely with an OCC counselor to identify classes from the MTA List which apply to the endorsement and to degree requirements.
Program Title: Technological Sciences
Program Description: The Associate in Technological Sciences Degree program is designed for students choosing to pursue widely varying areas of occupational, technological, engineering, and emerging sector-related interests. This degree is also designed for career-minded students, yet includes flexibility to meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement for students wishing to continue their education with one of our many 4-year partner institutions. See a counselor for courses that may be required at the college you plan to attend. A minimum of sixteen credit hours in the primary occupational discipline of your choice, plus nineteen credits of fundamental General Education leaves you with twenty-seven elective credits (14 required) to design your future. Graduating from this program does not automatically qualify the student for the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement. Students in this program seeking MTA endorsement should work closely with an OCC counselor to identify classes from the MTA List which apply to the endorsement and to degree requirements.