Graphic Design Certificate
"There are three responses to a piece of design - yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for." - Milton Glaser, Graphic Designer
Create stylish designs that have great impact.
Graphic designers create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate customers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines and corporate reports.
Green River's new Graphic Design Certificate prepares you to create professional projects for the industry of your choice. It emphasizes design and creativity while providing the technical training to create impressive designs.
This Certificate is Recommended for Individuals:
- Who are looking for experience with industry level design programs
- Who want to discover ways to improve digital images, create illustrations, develop professional layouts and learn design fundamentals
- Who are looking for the skills needed to create strong, eye-catching portfolios
- Who want to increase their value to their employer or their marketability in the job market
Program Features:
- Curriculum is developed and taught by graphic design professionals
- Courses are offered in the evenings, so they don't interfere with work
- Complete the Certificate in as little as three quarters or at your own pace
- Register for the courses individually, or register for a series and save
Free Information Session:
To learn more about our Graphic Design Certificate, attend our free Graphic Design Certificate Information Session.
Certificate Overview:
Complete ALL 3 Certificates (72 instruction hours) to earn the Graphic Design Essential
Skills Certificate.
| Required Courses | Hours | Quarters Typically Offered |
|---|---|---|
Photo Editing and PDF Production Certificate |
24 | Fall |
| Photoshop CC: Essentials | 10 | Fall |
| Photoshop CC: Creative Effects | 4 | Fall |
| Laser & Engraving Files | 4 | Fall |
| Acrobat & PDF Essentials | 6 | Fall |
Vector Graphics & Print Design Certificate |
28 | Winter |
| Illustrator CC: Fundamentals | 10 | Winter |
| Vinyl & Cut File Design | 2 | Winter |
| Seamless Pattern Design | 2 | Winter |
| InDesign CC: Fundamentals | 8 | Winter |
| Marketing Collateral | 6 | |
Digital Design & Creative Business Certificate |
20 | Spring |
| Adobe Express | 4 | Spring |
| Short Videos & Reels | 4 | Spring |
| Online Shop & POD Design | 4 | Spring |
| Freelance Design Business Launch | 8 | Spring |
Homework:
Homework may be given to practice skills and/or to complete assignments. Plan on spending 1-4 hours per course outside of the scheduled class sessions.
Program Completion:
For the single quarter micro-certificates (3 available), you must:
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Not miss more than one class session (2 hours). Exceeding the absence allowance will result in an incomplete. Participants who receive an incomplete must re-register for the impacted course(s) to complete the program for their micro-certificate.
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Participate in class.
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Complete all the required courses and assignments.
To earn the Graphic Design Essential Skills Certificate, you must:
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Complete all the required courses within the three micro certificates (72 training hours).
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Participate in class.
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Adhere to the attendance requirements. Attend all class sessions, with one allowable absence (2 hours) per micro-certificate. Exceeding the absence allowance will result in an incomplete. Participants who receive an incomplete must re-register for the impacted course(s) to complete the program.
For additional information, please call Green River Continuing Education at 253-833-9111, ext. 6030.