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The Graphic Design
Professional Certificate
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Looking to launch your career as a graphic designer? The Professional Certificate program imparts the fundamental technical and aesthetic skills required for this challenging field.
Professional Certificate students learn the software programs that every graphic designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Students prepare digital images, illustrations, and layouts, learning how to address the elements of color, typography, composition, and visual identity. Class assignments include photo editing and collage, display advertising, logo design, poster design, form design, magazine covers, promotional design, book design, and more.
Certificate programs start on a monthly basis. You'll progress through your program in a cohort of up to 30 students. A designated Student Advisor will guide you throughout your program, helping you keep track of course deadlines and complete your program on time. Group progress reports and student work showcases foster peer interaction and inspire you to put your all into every project.
| * All prospective students must apply prior to making final Certificate selection and receiving tuition fulfillment options. There are no application fees. | |
| Program Includes: | 9 core classes + 1 introductory class (optional) |
| Program Length: | The Professional Certificate can be completed in as little as 6 months. |
| Tuition: | Please review to the College Catalog for current tuition levels. |
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| CEU Value Program: | 21 single |
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The Graphic Design
Professional Certificate Program
Core Classes:
Students are required to complete 9 courses
| Level I: Software | |
|---|---|
| 4218 | photoshop basics  |
| 4226 | illustrator basics |
| 4228 | indesign basics |
| 4011 | intro to graphic design  (Optional theory course for beginner students.) |
| Level II: Design | |
|---|---|
| 4017 | color theory |
| 4221 | fundamentals of typography |
| 4020 | design and composition |
| 4211 | fundamentals of logo design |
| 4302 | advanced typography or 5300 dreamweaver I |
| 4013 | graphic design I |
Customize your Program! The Professional Certificate program list indicates requirements for students starting out in the field of design. Students with prior academic or design experience may be able to substitute a course or courses with alternative course(s) in the same subject area. |
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prerequisites | requirements | length | sequence | portfolio review | grading
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Sessions College admissions advisors are all designers themselves, and can help you explore the Certificate Program that’s right for you. Complement your current career, or launch into something completely new! Contact us with the form below and start exploring your design career options.
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