Graphic Design and Digital Media at NWFSC

College Credit Certificate Programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media

Graphic Design Studio The College Credit Certificate programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media are designed for students looking to complete a short but quantifiable program of study to learn specific skills that are useful additions to your capabilities in your current career.

An example of this might be a person working as an executive assistant that needs to gain knowledge and experience working with advanced publishing software applications such as those found in the Adobe Creative Suite. This training can be quite valuable in situations where office workers are called upon to produce publications such as marketing materials, complex proposals, or product documentation tools. Graphic Design is quickly becoming a common responsibility for office professionals. The traditional tools used for word processing, database, presentation, and email are not well suited to professional publishing needs. A certificate program is ideally suited for workers looking to augment their skills and demonstrate advanced capabilities that will ultimately reduce necessary capital outlay for any organization.

The Digital Media Certificates enable the student to gain fast understanding of essential tools related to core digital publishing technologies that include web design and digital video. Just like print publishing tools found in the Graphic Design Certificates, Digtial Media Certificates present a value addition to the typical office worker's skill set. If this content doesn't have to be outsourced by an employer, money is instantly saved.

Below are tables that outline the course requirements for all of the different College Credit Certifiate programs in the department. All of these credits may be applied to our A.A.S. degree programs, and students enrolled in those programs are encouraged to pick up Certificates as they work toward their degree.

Digital Media/Multimedia Authoring

Core Course Requirements
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Semester to Enroll
ART2602C	Digital Imaging I	4	1,2
GRA2142C	Web Design I	4	1,2
PGY1801C	Digital Photography I	4	1,2
Other College Credit options may be approved. See an advisor for details.
Total Core Credits Required For Certificate		12

Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation

Core Course Requirements
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Semester to Enroll
ART2602C	Digital Imaging I	4	1,2
GRA2142C	Web Design I	4	1,2
GRA2140C	Multimedia I	4	2
PGY1801C	Digital Photography I	4	1,2
Other College Credit options may be approved. One additional credit is required. See an advisor for details.		1	1,2
Total Core Credits Required For Certificate		17

Graphic Design Support

Core Course Requirements
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Semester to Enroll
ART2602C	Digital Imaging I	4	1,2
GRA1151C	Illustration I	3	1,2
GRA2142C	Web Design I	4	1,2
GRA2190C	Graphic Design I	3	1,2
Other College Credit options may be approved. One additional credit is required. See an advisor for details.		1	1,2
Total Core Credits Required For Certificate		15

Graphic Design Production

Core Course Requirements
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Semester to Enroll
ART2602C	Digital Imaging I	4	1,2
ART2603C	Digital Imaging II	4	2
GRA1151C	Illustration I	3	1,2
GRA2190C	Graphic Design I	3	1,2
PGY1801C	Digital Photography I	4	1,2
PGY2802C	Digital Photography II	4	2
Other College Credit options may be approved. Two additional credits are required. See an advisor for details.		2	1,2
Total Core Credits Required For Certificate		24