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Graphic Design Certificates


Explore Mt. San Antonio College's Graphic Design Certificates!

    • Certificates Overview
      Graphic Design - Level I Certificate 

      The Graphic Design Level I Certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Graphic Design field of Communication Art. Students are given creative design and technology skills necessary to develop successful graphic design for print, web, and other media. This Graphic Design Level I certificate offers the essential skills required for entry-level employment opportunities as a production or layout artist, interface or content designer, publication artist, print advertising artist, or desktop publisher. The production software reflects industry standards and course content is driven by industry needs.

      Graphic Design - Level II Certificate

      The Graphic Design Level II Certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Graphic Design field of Communication Art. Students are given a balanced blend of creative, design, and technology skills necessary to develop successful graphic design for print, web, and other media channels. This Graphic Design Level II certificate offers additional expertise necessary for employment opportunities in the field of Graphic Design. The production software reflects industry standards and course content is driven by industry needs.

    • Required Courses
      Certificate Level I - Students must complete the following coursework:
       
      Certificate Level II - Students must complete  Level I coursework plus the following coursework:
      Required Electives
      Choose one course from the following:
      Recommended Elective
      • ARTC 299 Work Experience in Graphic Design
    • Sample Job Titles
      Titles based on SOC Code: 27-1024
      • Artist
      • Creative Director
      • Creative Manager
      • Design Director
      • Designer
      • Graphic Artist
      • Graphic Designer
      • Online Producer
      • Production Artist
      • Publications Designer
    • Salaries
      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-1024
      Median wages (2018) $24.21 hourly, $50,370 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 266,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Slower than average (2% to 4%) Slower than average (2% to 4%)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 26,000
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)
    • Contact Us for More Info
      For more information, please contact:

      Steve Burgoon, Department Chair | sburgoon@mtsac.edu

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