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Digital Arts Foundation Certificate

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Are you looking to make your mark in the digital arts? The Foundation Certificate program imparts fundamental technical and creative skills in digital imaging, illustration, and photography.

As a student, you'll learn essential photography skills for different subjects and situations, and master the intricacies of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You'll build your understanding of color and composition and explore the representation of form through vector illustration and drawing.

Hands-on projects focus on core skills and provide experience in traditional and digital media. Class assignments include include digital image retouching and compositing, portrait, landscape, and environment photography, vector and traditional illustration, color and composition, art criticism and analysis, editorial and logo illustration, and advanced Photoshop imaging.

Seeking inspiration? It's included. Get critique, feedback, and mentoring from an industry-leading faculty throughout your program. Draw on a resourceful student services team for advisement and support. Watch your portfolio of work evolve on your MyGallery page and network with peers in the student community DesignSessions.

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Program Title:

Digital Arts Foundation Certificate

(Also consider Advanced and Master's
level Certificates.)

Program Includes:

   9 core classes
+ 1 introductory class (optional)

Tuition:

$5350 US
financial aid info | active duty or military spouse

Enrollment Benefit:

 
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New Certificate students that enroll between May 17 and May 30 will receive an iMac or Adobe CS3 Suite of software with their paid enrollment. Learn More...

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Program Length:

Complete in as little as 6 months.
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Foundation Program:

Students are required to complete 9 courses.
Foundation I
4218

photoshop basics

7002

digital photography I

4226

illustrator basics

8020 intro to digital arts
(Optional introductory course for beginner students.)
 
Foundation II
4017

color theory

4020

design and composition

4018 intro to drawing
4220

digital illustration basics

4800 history of art
4240

photoshop advanced

   
Customize your Program!
The Foundation 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:

(For example, 4240 photoshop advanced could be substituted for 4218 photoshop basics ).

Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program.
 
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Each course is instructor-led, project-based, and completed at your own pace. Expert Faculty provides critique and feedback on projects within 1-2 business days, helping you build a design portfolio for prospective employers.
 
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