QVCC Catalog 2016-2017

Graphic Arts
Health Career Pathways
The Graphic Arts certificate provides a venue for students to
hone existing skills or explore new avenues of art-making
outside of the rigors of a full academic degree. The certificate
provides students in the Visual Arts Degree program the
opportunity to receive recognition for expanded and specialized
studies outside of the option in their primary plan of study.
Students will gain valuable experience and insight into
contemporary art-making media and techniques that will
enlighten and reinforce their study and resulting portfolio. This
is not intended as a stand-alone route to immediate
employment. This certificate is more for someone seeking
additional experience alongside an Associate's Degree or for
someone with existing experience in the field but needing to
expand their working vocabulary and/or their abilities.
Learners who complete the Graphic Arts certificate will:
Hone skills in the areas of traditional two-and threedimensional
art-making. They will develop a solid and
professional portfolio of work showcasing their strengths
and abilities in these disciplines.
Communicate their knowledge and skills verbally through a
system of critique and discussion with professional staff and
guest lecturers.
Explore and demonstrate a professional working knowledge
of the aesthetics, design, history, and development of the
traditional studio arts.
Develop and demonstrate the studio skills, as evidenced by
their portfolio, enabling them to better compete in the work
force. Associate Degree students who also qualify for this
certificate will show expertise in an area of study beyond
their chosen degree option, increasing their academic
transfer potential.
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Annie Joly.
Dept. & No. Title of Course Credits
ART* 111 Drawing I 3
ART* 121 Two-Dimensional Design 3
DGA* 111 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
DGA* 212 Advanced Computer Graphics 3
GRA* 151 Graphic Design I 3
GRA* 252 Graphic Design II 3
Three of the following:
GRA* 221 Illustration I 3
GRA* 230 Digital Imaging I 3
CST* 150 Web Page Design & Development I 3
GRA* 271 Computer Animation I 3
Total Program Credits 27
This certificate program is appropriate for the student who is
interested in an allied health career. Students will be provided
with the preliminary background necessary for opportunities in
allied health professions. Credits from this program may be
applied toward the associate degree in medical assisting.
Learners who complete the Health Career Pathways certificate
will:
Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
to emergency care techniques in various life-threatening
situations
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the human body
including structure, function, and basic pathologies
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication
skills
Apply mathematical concepts and skills to interpret,
understand, and communicate quantitative data
Demonstrate an understanding of various health care
professions
Demonstrate a foundation in chemistry or microbiology or
medical terminology relevant to their Health Career track
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of
psychological or sociological or anthropological principles
and how they relate to the allied health field
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Cheri Goretti.
Dept. & No. Title of Course Credits
Humanities 3 Credits
ENG* 101 Composition 3
Mathematics 3 Credits
MAT* 137 Intermediate Algebra 1 3
Science 2 18 or 19 Credits
BIO* 121 General Biology I 4
BIO* 211 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIO* 212 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
CHE* 111 Concepts of Chemistry
or
or
BIO* 235 Microbiology
or
or
MED* 125 Medical Terminology 3/4
HLT* 103 Investigations in Health Care 3
Social Sciences 3 Credits
PSY* 111 General Psychology I 3 3
Total Program Credits 27/28
1
Based on Basic Skills Assessment
2
Selection based on advisement as to which science course will best meet
student's academic and career goals.
3
Students transferring to nursing school will also need the following courses:
PSY* 201 and SOC* 101