The Short-Term Certificate in Visual Communication & Design, 3D Design program develops students’ knowledge and essential skills in 3D illustration, modeling, visualization, and digital design. The 3D Design curriculum integrates the latest digital graphics applications and technologies with drawing and principles of visual communication and design. Throughout the program, students develop technical skills by exploring the fundamental concepts of form, design, communication, aesthetics, and creative problem-solving.
Credits can also apply to associate degrees in Visual Communication and Design.
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This certificate will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the certificate, please notify the Office of the Registrar at RegistrarOffice@tri-c.edu.
Learn more about how certificate credits apply to the related degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Listen and understand complex ideas, present and communicate visually, verbally and in writing to colleagues and clients.
- Work independently and as an organized member of a production team to meet client requirements on time and within budget.
- Demonstrate professional work ethics and a passion for lifelong learning and networking.
- Use design elements, principles and the basic building blocks of the 3D process. Modeling, lighting/texturing, animation and rendering to create a 3-D composition.
- Design a concept, strategy and story board to visualize a product or message to reach the target audience that meets the production schedule and budget.
- Use appropriate hardware, software and resources to create high quality computer graphic imagery in a production environment.
- Composite/edit production elements to deploy final product that meets client distribution requirements.
- Develop career goals, applying basic business and financial skills, self discipline and motivation, versatility and adaptability, self promotion and communication skills to create a sustainable business.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| VC-1000 | Visual Communication Foundation | 3 |
| VCIL-1640 | 3D Design | 3 |
| VCIL-2040 | 3D Motion | 3 |
| VCIM-1200 | Game Design I: Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Game Design II: Game Engines | ||
| 3D Simulation | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 3D Studio | ||
| Illustration Studio | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Individual Projects | ||
| Portfolio Preparation | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.