Print Graphic Design Noncredit Certification

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The Print Graphic Design Noncredit Certification is a professional Certification designed for creative individuals who want to learn how to design printed materials. Learn the fundamentals of typography and design.  Learn how to use Photoshop to create, edit, retouch and transform photographs, Illustrator for vector images, and InDesign to create complex documents.  Certification is awarded at the successful completion of a final project, weekly classroom assignments, and a demonstration of an understanding of the skills needed to be a print designer.

Prerequisites include having a good understanding of directory and file structure, knowledge of Windows 2000 or XP.

Certification is awarded at the successful completion of the entire program's project, weekly classroom assignments, and demonstration of an understanding of the skills needed to be a print graphic designer.   Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of each course to receive a program certificate.  At the completion of the program students will have a portfolio of their work from the classes to present to employers.

All courses must be taken in sequence.  Online Ed2Go courses will not substitute for a face-to-face course.