Graphic Design

Degree Type
Certificate
Award Name
FOUNDATIONS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE
Award Code
M_CER_41AM
Financial Aid Eligibility
Not eligible for financial aid
Program Description

Create professional quality, attractive images and graphics using the latest industry approved professional software. Projects range from personal creative projects to restoring and retouching photos, performing photo manipulations, crating digital illustrations, and designing print layouts. Students will explore how to create a variety of different products including logos and identity systems, posters, fliers, brochures, advertisements, packaging, eBooks, print publications and more. These skills are essential for students studying marketing and advertising, entrepreneurs, those seeking a promotion, entry-level design job, or for students who want to advance their skills before moving on to a four-year university's design program. 

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements

None 

Other Requirements
  • Minimum grade of "C" for each course
  • Minimum cumulative MCC GPA of 2.0 to graduate
  • Remedial/Developmental level courses do not apply.
  • 25% of the credits in this program must be taken at MCC

Course Requirements

Course Prefix
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Total Credits
15