Digital Design Basics, Certificate of Completion draft

Program Overview

The Digital Design Basics certificate program equips students with practical design skills using industry-standard software. Through courses in image editing, graphic design, and typography, students develop the ability to create professional print and web design materials. The program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in web design, graphic design, and print design, or enhances skills for current employment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Digital Design Basics, Certificate of Completion

• This certificate program is intended to provide students with practical design skills using industry-standard software to prepare them for the job market, skill enhancement, or degree pursuit.
• The core courses are designed to teach the fundamentals of image editing, graphic design, and typography, and to allow students to create a professional project using the skills learned.

Objectives:

• Develop digital design skills to enhance employability or advance current skills.
• Create professional print and web design materials using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Understand the distinctions between bitmap and vector graphics.
• Save work in file formats suitable for print and web publishing.

Outline:

Course List:

• Photoshop for Digital Photographers
• Photoshop
• Digital Design Techniques

Careers:

Career Paths:

• Web design
• Graphic design
• Print design

Job Opportunities:

• Entry-level designer
• Web designer
• Graphic designer

Outcomes:

• Employment opportunities in the design industry
• Skill enhancement for current employment
• Preparation for further degree studies