Available to Digital Arts students in Master's Certificate programs.

This concentration gives students the opportunity to build a portfolio in graphic design. Students develop a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, study typography, and tackle classic professional visual design scenarios.

Requirements: Students entering this track must be proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent applications. Got a question about this program? Ask admissions@sessions.edu.

4228 InDesign Basics
Explore fundamental techniques for Adobe InDesign and develop your print design skills. The course will impart a working knowledge of the main InDesign tools and features, everything from basic features to using master pages, importing and manipulating objects, controlling text flow and style, to graphic effects such as transparency, drop shadow, and feathering. Projects give you practice in a range of desktop publication applications from creating a single-page menu to catalog design, visual identity, promotional design, even a book layout. get more

4221 Fundamentals of Typography
Explore the critical role of typography in graphic design. Course projects build an understanding of the anatomy of the letterform, the distinguishing features of different typefaces, and creative applications of type. An assured grasp of typography is essential in any visual communication project. get more

4013 Graphic Design I
Tackle industry-foundation design projects and establish a basis for your career direction and creating individual design work. Students undertake a range of graphic design projects, taking each project from conception to presentation. Case studies and project briefs ground students in professional design practices. get more

4335 Advanced Graphic Design
Study the movements that shaped today's visual world, and learn how to conceptualize projects, reinvent cliches, create balanced layouts, distill complex information, and motivate your audience. The focus of this class will be on creating 2D digital design projects. Class assignments include postage design, annual report layout, poster and book design, an art poster, and a direct mail piece. get more