Graphic Design Certificate

Graphic Design Certificate Requirements: 12 courses, 36 credits

Core Requirements: 10 courses, 30 credits

ADF-S166	2D/Color	3
ADG-S201	Typography I	3
ADG-S202	Typography II	3
ADG-S206	Graphic Design I	3
ADG-S207	Graphic Design II	3
ADG-S219	Computer Applications in Design	3
ADG-337	Professional Practice & Internship	3
ADG-S344	Graphic Design III	3
ADG-S345	Graphic Design IV	3
ADG-S354	Advanced 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-S251	Printmaking Studio	3
ADFA-S345	Advanced Printmaking	3
ADG-S213	Design for Digital I	3
ADG-S214	Illustration for Designers	3
ADG-S305	Conceptual Typography	3
ADG-S311	Integrated Advertising	3
ADG-S312	Packaging Design	3
ADG-S330	Motion Graphics	3
ADG-S334	Publication Design	3
ADG-S340	Design for Digital II	3
ADG-S373	UX/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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