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Course Description

In the world of print—and increasingly digital—design, good looks are everything. Fortunately, creating professional content for your clients, employer, or even yourself, is made easier by understanding the fundamental concepts provided in our unique and streamlined Graphic Design Certificate.

In our fully online program, we will cover the identification of multiple principles and elements within good design—color theory, composition, typography and more—while demonstrating how artistic decisions can create cohesive, expressive branding through the use of templates and style guides. We’ll also work within various Adobe Creative Suite software programs to explore effective visual communication strategies and best practices. Throughout the program, you’ll complete multiple assignments designed to help you start building a portfolio of your work and a personal brand to demonstrate your skills to prospective clients or employers.

Included in tuition, students will receive access to 20+ Adobe Creative Cloud apps and 15 Adobe Stock images per month for the duration of the program. Students are responsible for purchasing three textbooks, linked below. We recommend ordering the Book + Web Edition or eBook option, based on your preference for a physical or digital copy.

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Learner Outcomes

After successfully completing this certificate program, students will be able to:

  • Describe the differences between raster and vector graphics, as well as identify when to use each type
  • Justify design decisions using their knowledge of color, composition, typography, and information hierarchy
  • Conceptualize and create clear visual solutions for complex communication problems in both print and digital media
  • Address real-world design challenges that accommodate multiple revisions and stakeholders
  • Critique, edit and refine their own and others’ work at a high level
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Application

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Graphic Design Certificate Application
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Section Title
Graphic Design & Visual Communications Certificate
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 24, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 31, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 07, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 14, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 21, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 28, 2025
Type
Office Hours
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 7:30PM
Dates
Apr 30, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 05, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 07, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 12, 2025
Type
Office Hours
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 7:30PM
Dates
May 14, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 19, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 21, 2025
Type
Online (Instructor-led)
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 28, 2025
Type
Office Hours
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 7:30PM
Dates
Jun 04, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Zoom (Eastern Time)
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $2,495.00 or 50% deposit Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 17, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 17, 2025
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