Digital Design: CC (SLTC)(CTE)

Certificate of Completion | 30 Credits

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Program Description
The Digital Design Program provides a strong foundation in the diverse field of graphic design. Students learn theory and experience hands-on application in the production of electronically generated media for print, television, film, websites, and mobile computing.

In the coursework, students design creative collateral for companies and/or clients. Course topics include graphic design, design principles, photography, image manipulation, illustration, desktop publishing, and motion design with skills in video production, animation, motion graphics, interactive design, small business marketing, and a final portfolio.

Students will gain the skills necessary for entry-level employment in creative careers and learn industry practices, graphic design, illustration, photography, motion graphics & animation, and front-end web designs. Students work with the Adobe Creative Cloud software to develop literacy and production skills.

Career Opportunities
For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ and enter the following O*Net code(s):

27-1024.00 Graphic Designers
15-1255.00 Web and Digital Interface Designers
43-9031.00 Desktop Publishers
51-5111.00 Prepress Technicians and Workers

Total Program/Course Fees
Tuition and student fees: https://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Supplies: $25
Course Fees $75

Program Entry Requirements
Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS):

Reading: 10
Math: 8.0

Program Requirements

Required Courses (30 credits)

Time to Completion

Full-Time: 37.5 weeks
Part-Time: 75 weeks

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Develop skills that will prepare students to work in creative skills. [1,5]
Use professional graphic design software. [1,9]
Explain the creative process with employers and clients. [2,4]
Discuss projects with a creative team to work seamlessly together to produce professional work. [2,7]
Demonstrate skills by creating and showing a professional portfolio of work. [1,5]
Develop the soft skills that are essential for interviewing, working with clients, and running a business. [2,7]