Laney College Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Arts
Laney College

Laney College

Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Arts

Oakland, USA

Certificate

2 years

English

Full time

Aug 2026

USD 13,410

Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended

Key Summary

    About : The Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Arts offers foundational knowledge and skills in graphic arts. This program equips students with essential technical capabilities in design, layout, and production techniques over the course duration specified by your program timeline.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as graphic designers, layout artists, or production assistants. Opportunities exist in industries like advertising, publishing, and digital media, where strong visual communication skills are imperative.

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.

  • Online courses are taught remotely using Canvas and Zoom
  • Hybrid courses are taught 50% remotely using Canvas and Zoom and 50% in class on the Laney campus
  • In-person classes are taught fully masked with appropriate social distancing
  • Our students have access to their virtual classrooms 24/7
  • Our instructors are available via Zoom and Canvas to answer questions
  • We have student tutors/TA who can provide extra help to our students
  • Laney College provides laptops and free access to software for those who need them

The Certificate of Proficiency in Graphics in Motion introduces students to the fundamental building blocks of animated filmmaking using art, animation principles, and personal creativity. Students will cover topics in a basic drawing for animation; Disney’s 12 principles; timing and spacing of objects, nature, animals, and humans; and professional animation software.

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