875 hours
25 hours
per week
36 weeks
The Digital Design program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and learn basic design principles and best practices employed in the graphics, motion, video and web/content management industry. Through a hands-on approach, students will gain a foundation in the technical skills needed to be prepared for entry-level positions by planning, designing, and creating computer-based digital media using a selection of Adobe based industry-standard software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro and WordPress. Earning a Digital Design Certificate allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise with the most common skills required for the print and visual design industry.
Digital Media consists of 4 Certificate Programs.
Complete one certificate or earn all four certificates to be as competitive as possible
in the industry.
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Intro to Digital Design Careers
The Intro to Digital Design Careers program is designed to provide students with an overview of the graphic design industry and the qualifications necessary to match career opportunities. The program focuses on the knowledge and essential skills required to execute the basic design principles and best industry practices. The courses provide a hands-on approach to planning, designing, and creating raster and vector-based documents for the development of a portfolio. Students who successfully complete the program can use the skills acquired in a variety of introductory digital design positions. This program also serves as a foundation for further instruction in digital design.
Receive the Intro to Digital Design Careers certificate by completing two courses:
- COMM 550 Intro to Digital Design
- COMM 660 Visual Design
Visual and Vector Design
This program provides a hands-on approach by planning, designing and creating raster and vector-based documents using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for the development of a portfolio. It provides students with the knowledge and foundational skills needed to evaluate and apply appropriate basic design principles and best practices employed in the print design industry.
Receive the Visual and Vector Design certificate by completing two courses:
- COMM 660 Visual Design
- COMM 661 Vector Design
Digital Design
Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, students will learn the technical skills needed to be prepared for entry-level employment in the print, digital media and design industry by planning, designing and creating computer-based digital media using a selection of industry-standard software.
Receive the Digital Design certificate by completing four courses:
- COMM 660 Visual Design
- COMM 661 Vector Design
- COMM 662 Page Layout Design
- COMM 663 Portfolio Design
Motion and Video Production
This program explores Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, teaching students the technical skills needed for the motion graphics and video production industry. Students will plan, design and create computer-based animation, motion graphics, and videos to prepare for entry-level positions in this industry.
Receive the Motion and Video Production certificate by completing two courses:
- COMM 667 Motion Graphics
- COMM 668 Video Production
Web Design and Content Management
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and learn basic design principles employed in the web design content management industry. Using a hands-on approach with WordPress, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and Illustrator apps, students will gain a working knowledge and technical skills to be ready for an introductory position in web design and content management systems.
Receive the Web Design and Content Management certificate by completing two courses:
- COMM 666 Workflow for Modern Web Design
- COMM 669 Web Design and Content Management
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