Media Arts: Visual Media Certificate of Accomplishment

The Certificate of Accomplishment in Visual Design prepares students to work in a specialized field of graphic design as production artists, graphic designers, and digital imaging professionals. This one-year, fast-track program emphasizes design and production principles and helps students develop the knowledge and skills required to solve graphic design and layout problems encountered in various print media. The program is designed for both those seeking to enter a career in graphic art and those already working in the field who wish to advance and update their knowledge and skills.

This is a one year fast-track certificate. We anticipate 12-15 completers annually.

The Certificate of Accomplishment in Visual Design provides students with substantial foundational coursework, emphasizing in typography, and design principles needed in careers in visual content design. Students receive hands-on experience in the fundamentals of typography and design principles, using the most current industry software to create projects for the real world. The program is primarily designed for students interested in entry-level employment and culminates in a professional portfolio. This lower unit certificate can be considered stackable for students on their way to the Certificate of Achievement or the AS degree in Graphic Design. Students will be able to gain essential studies and skills needed to transfer to a private or public four-year design program.

A total of 14 units are required.