Program Description Motivated. Creative. Innovator. If these words describe you, then our intensive Graphic Design for Print & Web certificate program is for you. As a student, you will learn the fundamentals of design theory and communicate design thinking strategies through the use of functional composition, typography, illustration, interactive media and web design. Throughout our program, you will work towards developing a cutting-edge portfolio filled with real-world projects that will help you stand out in the creative field of graphic and web design.
In order to achieve the best, you will learn from the best. This program offers you access to the latest industry standards in hardware, design applications and instruction. Our labs are equipped with the latest Apple workstations, up-to-date Adobe Creative Cloud software and our course instruction is facilitated by industry-leading working professionals in their field of practice and study. Over the course of the program, you will build connections with industry professionals, alumni and community partners to help prepare you for future career opportunities, through supportive mentorship and coaching.
Upon graduating, our students hit the ground running as junior–intermediate graphic and web designers. Our program will prepare you with the necessary employment skills to find work in creative advertising agencies, design boutiques and studios, multimedia firms, freelance opportunities, and more. You will use your newly acquired knowledge and skills to create stunning marketing materials, impactful brand identities, engaging editorial and publication designs, and interactive websites that are mobile-ready and SEO compatible using HTML5, CSS, and jQuery; and that meet the needs and demands of small–large scale companies.
