32 Certificate Degrees in Graphic Design 2024
Part time
9 weeks
Distance Learning
English
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.
Full time, Part time
4 months
Distance Learning
English
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.
Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design and Photography: Graphic Design Concentration
Santa Barbara City College
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- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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.
- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
On-Campus
English
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.
- San Francisco, USA
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
The four-year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Graphic Design. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Graphic Design. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.
- Online
Full time, Part time
12 months
Distance Learning
English
This 12-month program will teach you the essence of branding and identity design. First, you will learn the basics of graphic design, color theory, typography, composition, and layout design, and participate in the studio classes. After that, you will move to the advanced courses 25 in total, including Branding, storytelling, copywriting, advertising, poster design, marketing, and many more. Upon completion, you will acquire strong identity and branding design capabilities, and you will be able to create logos, banners, and posters. Design marketing materials and much more.
- Riverside, USA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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.
- New York, USA
Part time
Blended
English
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.
Graphic Design and Visual Communication Certificate
Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute
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- Florence, Italy
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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.
Graphic and Digital Design Certificate
Continuing and Professional Education at The New School
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- Online USA
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
Distance Learning
English
Enhance your basic skills in concept, type, layout, and color while mastering industry-standard software programs, including Illustrator and Photoshop. Make your designs stand out in today’s visual culture, bringing them from conception to development to execution.
Infographics and Data Visualization Certificate
Continuing and Professional Education at The New School
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- Online USA
Full time, Part time
2 semesters
Distance Learning
English
Make complex statistics come to life for diverse audiences, with courses in information design, data analytics and filtering, visualization best practices, and programming basics.
- Oakland, USA
Full time
2 years
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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.
- Medellín, Colombia
English, Spanish
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.
- Frederick, USA
English
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.
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
On-Campus
English
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.