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Term Effective:
Fall 2019
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Term Inactive:
Summer 2025
Description:
The Graphic Design Production Fundamentals Skills Certificate
prepares the student to do entry level print production in the field
of graphic design. This certificate is designed for the student who
wants a short program to develop employable skills in this field.
This program represents the first rung in a career ladder in graphic
design. Students completing this certificate will have completed a
portion of the Grapic Design Certificate of Achievement and may wish
to pursue this more advanced program to enhance their employment
opportunities.
Employers generally report that it is moderately difficult to find
applicants who meet their hiring standards. This indicates a good
outlook for qualified job seekers.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Develop simple communication visuals from initial concept to files ready for print;
- Use Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to create basic advertising layouts, posters, logos, business systems, etc. for visual communications projects employing the basic principles and elements of graphic design; and
- Use professional typographic set-up to creat simple visual communication design.
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