30 Graphic Design Certificate Programs

This certificate prepares students for a career in 2-dimensional graphic design, emphasizing layout, typography, and correct color models. Students produce real-world projects in an environment of a live, production facility with a strong emphasis on deadlines and intended market, using the latest equipment and software available.

This certificate-level course from Lorenzo de' Medici is perfect for students wanting to develop their abilities in a range of visual communication areas to design, illustrate and animate thoughts, brands, identities and objects. The course will explore market trends and teach students how to formulate effective solutions to communicate to an audience on a global scale.

The Certificate of Graphic Design prepares students for a career in graphic design. Graphic Designers are typically responsible for graphic design production and pre-press production. They are also responsible for the creation of publication marketing collateral.

Communicate your message with typography, layout, color, and image. Master an industry standard: Adobe CC. Choose from a wide selection of electives and develop a multidisciplinary practice. Build a professional design portfolio and launch your career.

The Graphics Arts courses are uniquely suitable for online and hybrid instruction. Our capable instructors have created outstanding online and hybrid courses with digital lectures, video tutorials, and online discussions.

Graphic design in Medellín of the UPB as a discipline, studies and generates graphic communication systems and strategies through which man relates to his environment.

Our Introduction to Graphic Design course is designed for people who want to step into the world of graphic design through an introductory program. Students are introduced to key graphic design concepts while also enjoying two in-depth courses in the development of graphic design and the fascinating topic of color theory.

The Graphic Design Certificate program is designed to provide the core skills needed to function in the fields of graphic communication, publishing, and web-based design.

This is an eleven-course program showcasing the most basic skills needed for modern designers. This program is good for anyone who wants to start in graphic design or wants to acquire a new skill set. The Graphic Design program teaches the basic concepts of graphic design such as color theory, typography, and composition, and working with the relevant software.

The Multimedia Graphic Design program prepares students for a variety of print and digital related career paths that include graphic design, web design, illustration, layout and print design. First semester students will focus on design principles, the study of typography and color theory practices as well as learn how to use two software components for photo manipulation and digital art creation.

Graphic Design is everywhere. From the webpage on your screen, to the phone in your hands, to the box the phone came in; design influences every aspect of our daily lives. The Graphic Design Program at Lane Community College is a nationally award-winning program that will launch your graphic design career in branding, advertising, web design, illustration, page-layout, packaging design, and production for digital and print. Regardless of where you want to go with your career, Lane will give you the experience and network that you’ll need for today’s competitive job market.

Our Graphic & Web Design (GWD) program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in website interface design and integration, graphic design, and publication production – skills needed by today’s businesses. In their final semester, students apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired by entering the workplace for a three-week fieldwork placement. Although there are no prerequisites, the ideal candidate for the program is interested in creating digital art and designing with the latest Adobe software while bringing ideas to life online using CSS and HTML. Candidates are also interested in understanding more about graphic design, photography, branding, social media marketing, video editing, and animation.

The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a one-year Graphic Design Certificate. This certificate provides career technical training and education in creative problem-solving that can be used to qualify for jobs in the Graphic Design field after completion. It also prepares a student for transfer to four-year institutions such as Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, San José; California State University, Los Angeles, CalArts, CCA, or OTIS.

Advertising and Graphic graduates should qualify for employment with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, newspapers, and in-house graphics operations. The CVCC Advertising and Graphic Design program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a Certificate of Completion in Graphic Design. The Certificate of Completion provides students with a solid foundation for understanding the design process from concept to printed piece. Students gain knowledge of both the creative process and industry-standard computer tools and software used in Graphic Design.