Graphic Design, Certificate

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Students who earn the undergraduate certificate in graphic design will learn foundational skills that impact the design world. Students will understand the technical skills that are required to operate design software as a means to become creative professionals.

Students who earn an undergraduate certificate in graphic design will be able to:

Analyze the needs of diverse target audiences and inform them through design solutions.
Apply design principles to create various mediums for diverse audiences.
Apply design technologies and software to create various mediums for diverse audiences.
Apply insights from research as well as credible resources to create design concepts.

Graphic Design Core

COMM 2210 - Design Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
COMM 2460 - Typography and Layout Credit(s): 3
COMM 3410 - Introduction to Animation Credit(s): 3
COMM 3510 - Digital Imaging Credit(s): 3
COMM 4300 - Publication Design Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following courses:

COMM 3800 - VFX and Motion Graphics Credit(s): 3
COMM 3900 - UX Digital Design Credit(s): 3

Graphic Design, Certificate

Graphic Design Core

Choose one of the following courses:

Total Credits Required: 18