Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Digital Design: CC (SLTC)(CTE)


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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


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]

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