Multimedia Graphic Design Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Multimedia Graphic Design and enter the workforce. Students explore graphic design software programs, visual communication, and production principles. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level career work as a generalist in digital media. Students work independently, as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.

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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your certificate. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate in 2 semesters (1 year). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
MGD 1013	Adobe InDesign	3
MGD 1020	Intro to Production Design	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1014, and MGD 1020, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Second Semester

MGD 1041	Web Design I	3
MGD 2011	Adobe Photoshop II	3
MGD 1063 or MUS 1063	Sound Design I (MGD 1063) or Music Audio Production I (MUS 1063)	3
MGD 1043 or MGD 1053 or MGD 1064 or MGD 2056 or MGD 2012 or MGD 2059 or MGD 1401	Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) (MGD 1043), 3D Animation I (MGD 1053), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), Graphic Design Production (MGD 2056), Adobe Illustrator II (MGD 2012), Management & Production (MGD 2059) or Digital Photography I (ART 1401)	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

You should apply for completion of the Multimedia Graphic Design Certificate at the end of Semester 2.

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate within 4 semesters (2 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 2

MGD 1013	Adobe InDesign	3
MGD 1020	Intro to Production Design	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1014, and MGD 1020, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Fall Semester 3

MGD 1041	Web Design I	3
MGD 2011	Adobe Photoshop II	3
MGD 1063 or MUS 1063	Sound Design I (MGD 1063) or Music Audio Production I (MUS 1063)	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 4

MGD 1043 or MGD 1053 or MGD 1064 or MGD 2056 or MGD 2012 or MGD 2059 or MGD 1401	Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) (MGD 1043), 3D Animation I (MGD 1053), Digital Video Editing I (MGD 1064), Graphic Design Production (MGD 2056), Adobe Illustrator II (MGD 2012), Management & Production (MGD 2059) or Digital Photography I (ART 1401)	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

You should apply for completion of the Multimedia Graphic Design Certificate at the end of Semester 4.

Total Credit Hours: 30

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

Scheduling may vary per campus locations. You are encouraged to register for courses in accord with your main campus scheduling.