2024-2025 Catalog

Graphic Design Certificate

Graphic Design Certificate Requirements: 12 courses, 36 credits

Core Requirements: 10 courses, 30 credits

ADF-S1662D/Color

3

ADG-S201Typography I

3

ADG-S202Typography II

3

ADG-S206Graphic Design I

3

ADG-S207Graphic Design II

3

ADG-S219Computer Applications in Design

3

ADG-337Professional Practice

3

ADG-S344Graphic Design III

3

ADG-HS344Honors Graphic Design III

3

ADG-S345Graphic Design IV

3

ADG-HS345Honors Graphic Design IV

3

ADG-S354Advanced Computer Applications

3

Note: Non-BFA students should complete ADG-S219 prior to taking other ADG courses.

Studio Electives (2 courses, 6 credits)

Choose two of the following:

ADFA-S251Printmaking Studio

3

ADFA-S345Advanced Printmaking

3

ADG-S213Design for Digital I

3

ADG-S214Illustration for Designers

3

ADG-S305Conceptual Typography

3

ADG-S311Integrated Advertising

3

ADG-S312Packaging Design

3

ADG-S330Motion Graphics

3

ADG-S334Publication Design

3

ADG-S340Design for Digital II

3

ADG-S373UX/UI Design

3

Requirements for Completion of the Graphic Design Certificate Program

  • All students must earn a minimum of 36 credits, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, in order to be awarded a Certificate in Graphic Design.

  • In addition to the required courses listed all Certificate candidates must participate in all portfolio reviews and exhibit work in the Graphic Design Student Exhibition.

  • All students must earn a minimum of 27 of the required 36 credits while enrolled as Certificate candidates and must satisfy all course requirements of the Certificate program. A maximum of nine transfer or advanced-standing credits may be applied toward requirements for graduation.

  • Please note: credits earned as an Art and Design continuing education student are considered transfer credits.

It is recommended that students take no more than five years to complete the program.

About the Graphic Design Certificate

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