Looking to design marketing or identity pieces in a small business or corporate environment? The Advanced Professional Certificate program helps you acquire essential skills and build a creative portfolio with advanced classes.
Advanced Professional Certificate students must complete the Professional Certificate prior to pursuing a single or dual concentration. Challenging hands-on projects are geared to helping students hone their work and build their portfolios.
Single concentration students select either Print Design or Web Business as their concentration. Class assignments explore layout, logo, and packaging design or Internet business and marketing strategy. Dual concentration students must select two concentrations. At least one concentration must be in marketing design: either Print Design or Web Business. Other available concentrations include: Graphic Design, Web Design, or Game Art.
Advanced Professional Certificate students must complete a Portfolio Review class prior to graduation.
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) + 1 or + 2 concentrations (single or dual) + portfolio review |
| Program Length: | The Advanced Certificate is a comprehensive program that can be completed in as little as 10 months for single concentration, and 15 months for dual concentration. |
| Tuition: | Single Concentration: $9950 US Dual Concentration: $12075 US Payment and Tuition Options: Get the Details |
| Enrollment Benefit: | Until March 31st, new Certificate students may take advantage of either a tuition reduction or the software needed for their Certificate programs. Get the Details |
| CEU Value Program: | 31.5 single / 42 dual |
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Students are required to complete 9 courses
| Level I: Software | |
|---|---|
| 4218 | photoshop basics |
| 4226 | illustrator basics |
| 4025 | powerpoint design |
| 6011 | intro to marketing (Optional theory course for beginner students.) |
| Level II: Design | |
|---|---|
| 4017 | color theory |
| 4221 | fundamentals of typography |
| 4211 | fundamentals of logo design |
| 4020 | design and composition |
| 4016 | advertising design |
| 4014 | branding and identity |
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. |
Select one advanced concentration: either Print Design or Web Business.
| Print Design Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 4228 | indesign advanced or 4301 print production |
| 4225 | advanced logo design |
| 4510 | advanced layout design |
| 4305 | advanced packaging design |
| Web Business Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 5300 | dreamweaver I or 5228 xhtml/css essentials |
| 5221 | information design |
| 5580 | internet marketing |
| 5440 | e-commerce |
Customize your Program! Advanced concentrations are designed to help students develop their portfolios in specific areas. Advanced courses may substituted with alternative advanced courses in a complementary subject area, based on advisor approval. Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program. |
Select two advanced concentrations. At least one concentration must be in digital arts: either Digital Photography or Illustration.
| Print Design Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 4228 | indesign advanced or 4301 print production |
| 4225 | advanced logo design |
| 4510 | advanced layout design |
| 4305 | advanced packaging design |
| Web Business Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 5300 | dreamweaver I or 5228 xhtml/css essentials |
| 5221 | information design |
| 5580 | internet marketing |
| 5440 | e-commerce |
| Digital Imaging Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 4240 | photoshop advanced |
| 7002 | digital photography I |
| 4242 | color correction |
| 4280 | photo retouching |
| Digital Photography Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 7002 | digital photography I |
| 7004 | digital photography II |
| 7015 | digital photography with lightroom |
| 7005 | digital art photography |
| Web Design Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 5300 | dreamweaver I or 5228 xhtml/css essentials |
| 5016 | web graphics using fireworks |
| 5221 | information design |
| 5013 | web design I |
| Graphic Design Concentration | |
|---|---|
| 4228 | indesign basics |
| 4302 | advanced typography |
| 4013 | graphic design I |
| 4510 | advanced layout design |
Customize your Program! Advanced concentrations are designed to help students develop their portfolios in specific areas. Advanced courses may substituted with alternative advanced courses in a complementary subject area, based on advisor approval. Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program. |
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prerequisites | requirements | length | sequence | portfolio review | gradingNotice - March Enrollment BenefitsUntil March 31st, new Certificate students may take advantage of either a tuition reduction or the software needed for their Certificate programs. Chat live now for further details, or follow this link. |