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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - GRAPHIC DESIGN

This certificate prepares students for the career of graphic design. Graphic designers are typically responsible for graphic design production and pre press production. Graphic Designers create corporate branding and identification, logos, business cards, letterhead, newsletters, brochures, flyers, postcards and are responsible for the creation of publication marketing collateral. The Multimedia program provides the latest software and hardware to students in the graphic design certificate program. Faculty members have extensive industry experience and their expertise is critical to the success of students in this exciting and creative field.

Career opportunities include entry level Graphic Design: Pre Press, Graphic Design Assistant, Graphic Design Production Assistant, and Freelance Graphic Designers. Graphic designers can work in both large and small firms. Large companies will have their own in-house departments and hire designers directly. Other firms need the talents of a designer seasonally or for special projects and look for small design firms or freelance designers. Pre press production is a vital part of the printing industry as printing firms rely on graphic designers to correctly set up creative work for the press.

Classes:

Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 16.5 units Units
MART 314 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
MART 372 Digital Illustration 3
MART 376 Digital Imaging I 3
MART 377 Digital Imaging II 3
MART 378 Digital Page Layout 3
MART 390 Portfolio Creation 1.5

Career Opportunities:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Print Designer
  • Digital Illustrator