Airbrush Art

The purpose of the Airbrush Art certificate is to provide design theory and practice in the techniques of airbrush regardless of the specialized application.

Airbrush is used in practically every phase of the graphic design field- in illustration, such as figure, mechanical, advertising, architectural and technical illustration; and in design, such as textile, plastic products, greeting cards and posters.

For more information about the Airbrush Art certificate, please visit our website at https://go.dmacc.edu/programs/graphicdesign/Pages/welcome.aspx.

Program Entry Requirements

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Satisfy the assessment requirement.
3. Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Airbrush Art certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

GRD 448 - Airbrush I Credits: 3

Semester 2

GRD 450 - Airbrush II Credits: 3

Semester 3

GRD 452 - Airbrush III Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 9

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Supplies/Equipment	200-300	20	20

Approximate total for certificate: $1,527-$1,627*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Take orders and clarify instructions.
• Use a variety of airbrush techniques depending on customer need.
• Create designs based on customer needs.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination for close work.
• Demonstrate an eye for color and design.
• Work independently and with little supervision.
• Demonstrate patience while doing detailed work.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Depending on place of employment, different techniques are used.
• Could be used as part-time work for additional income.

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