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Graphic Design Certificate

This program provides a practical, broad introduction to the conception, design, and production of promotional materials and printed communications.

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Program Description

The courses offered in this Certificate program will give a practical, broad introduction to the conception, design, and production of promotional materials and printed communications. Professionals who work or wish to work in public relations, promotion, printing, graphic design, or art direction, will benefit from this program, as well as administrators who wish to have technical understanding of this field.

Courses

In order to complete the Graphic Design Certificate students must complete the following courses:

Core Course Offerings (required)

Principles of Visual Design
Introduction to QuarkXPress
Adobe Illustrator - Introduction
Adobe PhotoShop - Introduction

Workshop (required)

Choice of two Web Design Workshops (from Web Design Certificate Program)

Electives

Adobe Illustrator - Intermediate
Adobe PhotoShop - Intermediate
Intermediate QuarkXpress

Once you have successfully completed the necessary courses, petition Corporate & Community Education in writing so that your transcript can be evaluated and your certificate awarded.

For more information, please contact us at (978) 236-1200 or ictt@northshore.edu.