Multimedia Graphic Design | Multimedia Graphic Design: Foundations Certificate

With the Multimedia Graphic Design: Foundations Certificate students acquire a blend of knowledge regarding the basic components of multimedia, including text, graphics, animation, sound, and video through the creation of an array of projects and demonstrations. Students practice using design process and creative problem solving, as well as learning about color theories, fundamentals, and styles. Additionally, students can learn how to use the high-end capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign as illustration, design, web design, and page layout tools.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Multimedia Graphic Design: Foundations certificate program, students should be able to:

• Create digital artwork for web design, print media, video, and digital screen design using the Adobe Creative Cloud

Additional information is available on the Multimedia Graphic Design web page. 

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
MGD 1002	Introduction to Multimedia	3
or ART 1002	Visual Concepts 2-D Design
MGD 1009	Design & Color	3
MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
or ART 1005	Digital Art Foundations I
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
Elective(s)
Choose three (3) hours from the following:		3
MGD 1013	Adobe InDesign
MGD 1014	Typography I
MGD 1017	Introduction to Visual Communications
MGD 1034	Drawing for Illustrators
MGD 1041	Web Design I
Total Hours		15