Graphic Design Certificate Series

Graphic artists and designers with a range of technical, drawing, and design skills are valuable members of work teams in a variety of industries. Many artists have also discovered the joys of freelance design and graphics development work.

The certificate series places emphasis on drawing and painting, design principles, page layout, photo treatment and digital image enhancement, illustration, digital pre-press skills, and development of a technical portfolio.

In addition, students will have the opportunity to complete elective courses focused on various visual media presentation skills from web design to digital photography.

 

Core Courses

Adobe InDesign I (Mac or PC): View Schedule for MAC UsersView Schedule for Windows UsersView Syllabus
Adobe Illustrator I (Mac or PC): View Schedule for MAC Users - View Schedule for Windows UsersView Syllabus OR Introduction to Digital DrawingView Syllabus
Adobe PhotoShop I (Mac or PC): View Schedule for MAC Users -View Schedule for Windows Users View Syllabus
UX/UI Basics with Adobe XD -View Syllabus
Digital Photography Basics - dSLR - View Syllabus

 

Elective Courses

Adobe Illustrator II (Mac or PC): View Schedule for MAC Users - View Schedule for Windows Users - View Syllabus
Adobe PhotoShop II (Mac or PC): View Schedule for MAC UsersView Schedule for Windows UsersView Syllabus
Adobe AfterEffects (Mac or PC)View Schedule for MAC UsersView Schedule for Windows UsersView Syllabus
Introduction to Digital Drawing: View syllabus
WordPress I - View Syllabus
WordPress II - View Syllabus

Materials Needed

Registration fees for classes range from $119 - $299. Most courses require textbooks. Course syllabi provide textbook information.

 

Requirements

Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the five core courses plus four electives.  The Registrar's office requires a minimum of 90% attendance for each class to be transcribed. 

Upon successful completion of all requirements, email CECertificate@collin.edu to request your certificate.  Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your certificate.

Courtyard Center:
4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093
Ph. 972-985-3750
Email: ceinfo@collin.edu