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Graphic and Digital Design

About this program

About this program

The Graphic and Digital Design Certificate is a 30-credit accelerated program designed for advanced students, individuals who already hold a college degree, or professionals with prior experience in creative or related fields. Delivered in a two-semester fast-track format, the program builds on students’ existing knowledge and skills to develop advanced competencies in contemporary graphic and digital design. Through intensive, project-based coursework, students strengthen their abilities in visual communication, design workflow, digital production, and the use of industry-standard design software. The curriculum emphasizes creative problem solving, efficient production practices, and real-world design applications aligned with current industry standards. The program prepares students for rapid entry or advancement in creative fields such as graphic design, digital media and visual communications.

Certificate - 30 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the ability to produce visual concepts using drawing and computer methods.
  2. Interpret, speak, write and edit the language of advertising, graphic design, digital graphic technology and print production.
  3. Demonstrate entry-level industry proficiency utilizing multiple methods for producing graphic output.
  4. Demonstrate understanding of offset print production.
  5. Apply theories of design, color and typography.
  6. Demonstrate professionalism through participation in classroom activities, personal accountability and meeting deadlines.

Accreditation

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440

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