Graphic Design

The Graphic Design program is an 8 week, non -credit course, focuses on a creative career track in visual communication and problem-solving utilizing typography, space, image and color resulting in the creation and production of promotional materials for print, multimedia and the web.

Photo of a graphic designer working on the computer

Skills Learned

  • Learn how to use page layout, illustration & photo editing software
  • Learn how to use video editing & motion graphics software
  • Learn graphic design theory and principles
  • Learn about production of studio projects
  • Learn about printing processes and graphic arts
  • Learn to design web pages and web sites

Employment Opportunities

  • Graphic designers
  • Web developers
  • Multimedia Artists
  • Animators
  • Film editors

Industry Certifications

  • ACA Photoshop
  • ACA Illustrator
  • ACA InDesign
  • ACA Premiere Pro
  • ACA Dreamweaver
  • ACA After Effects

ACA = Adobe Certified Associate

Class Details for Adobe Premier Pro

Spring 2021

  • No prerequisites required

Lecture Dates

  • 04/09/2021 – 05/28/2021
  • Synch sessions meet Fridays 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Professional Development Training

  • TBA

Certification Exams

  • TBA

Location

MDC Live - Virtual course

Class Details for Adobe Photoshop

Spring 2021

  • No prerequisites required

Lecture Dates

  • 04/09/2021 – 05/28/2021
  • Synch sessions meet Fridays 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Professional Development Training

  • TBA

Certification Exams

  • TBA

Location

Virtual Course

Details for Illustrator

Fall 2020

  • No prerequisites required

Lecture Dates

  • Starting October 2020

Location

Virtual Course

Class Details for Adobe After Effects

Fall 2020

  • No prerequisites required

Lecture Dates

  • Starting October 2020

Location

Virtual Course