Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Ever wonder how to produce a poster, flyer, brochure, business card, letterhead, shoot and edit your own photos, or publish a book? This certificate is for the person who is interested in learning industry-proven software packed with projects and activities that will enable a strong understanding of these design programs. Acquire the skills necessary to produce professionally designed materials for yourself or develop for a career pathway.
Award Outcomes
Utilize the elements and principles of software
Integrate the use of industry standard technology and design
Exhibit use of technology workflow
Perform troubleshooting strategies
Produce digital files that are ready for print and online use
Career Opportunities
Graphic design is an ever-changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. One might find employment in a production environment as a digital artist, media specialist, photo editor, project manager, creative promoter, graphic artist, customer service, creative production, or consulting. Occupational titles include but are not limited to creative designer, graphic designer, print production artist, web designer, web producer, web developer, production artist, advertising artist, art typographer. Common working environments might include design or production, as an entrepreneur, contract for hire, or in-house in a corporation, agency, advertising or marketing setting, printing company, or graphics service bureau.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 17 Credits
General Education Required 0 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits
Total Occupational Certificate Credits 17
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Graduation (17 credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
8/4/2025 : BP 1514 / EP 1521