CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL AND GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION

This introductory program helps students develop proficiency in the practical use of design technologies. Whether you are interested in print or the web, it is necessary to know basics, such as color systems, image manipulation, output, and production. The program begins with multidisciplinary courses to develop a strong foundation in technical basics, such as operating systems and color, then allows students to choose a track given their particular medium of interest--print/graphic design or web design. The program culminates in an industry-specific, project-planning course that lays the foundation for how projects in the discipline are conceived and executed.

Note: This program is designed for students entering the field. Students should have proficiency with Mac OS, the industry standard operating system. Courses are taught interchangeably using Mac and PC operating systems and focus on applications. This certificate is a prerequisite for students who do not have a technical foundation and wish to begin the Certificate in Digital and Graphic Design.

Upon completion of the program, students have:

• A thorough understanding of the color systems for print and the web.
• Proficiency with industry standard software applications.
• An understanding of the project planning process for either print or web projects.
• Knowledge of applicable technical standards for working in either print/graphic design or Web design.
• Basic competency in applicable technologies.

To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required in the successful completion of nine courses--three core courses and six industry-track requirements.

This certificate has been revised. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2011 have four years to complete the certificate according to the requirements in the NYU-SCPS Bulletin the semester they began.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Core Courses (3 of these courses are required)
	Color Systems Gain a comprehensive understanding of color modes, including RGB for light-based projects such as broadcast, CMYK and flat colors for print projects, and hexidecimal for... (click on course name to read more)		PHTG1-CE9223	$295
	Photoshop I: Foundations Adobe Photoshop, the leading design and production software for raster images, is used to develop multimedia, print materials, and Web graphics. Learn the essential features... (click on course name to read more)		PHTG1-CE9003	$495
	Photoshop II: Essentials Expand your current knowledge of Adobe Photoshop with intermediate tools and techniques, including complex masking, patterns, textures, unusual filters, and interesting layer maneuvers. Develop your... (click on course name to read more)		PHTG1-CE9227	$495
Print/Graphic Production Track (6 of these courses are required)
	Illustrator I: Foundations Adobe Illustrator is the leading software for vector-based art creation. Familiarize yourself with Illustrator tools, interface, and palettes. Learn how to draw with the pen... (click on course name to read more)		DDRW1-CE9004	$495
	InDesign I: Foundations InDesign is a robust application so tightly integrated with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat that it gives unparalleled control and reduces production time. Students gain hands-on... (click on course name to read more)		GDES1-CE9101	$495
	Illustrator II: Essentials Expand your knowledge of Adobe Illustrator with intermediate tools and techniques, including type manipulation, custom swatch libraries, useful gradients, and striking special effects. Develop your... (click on course name to read more)		DDRW1-CE9228	$495
	InDesign II: Essentials Expand your current knowledge of Adobe InDesign. Students explore topics in depth, building on basic techniques to bring beginner skills to an intermediate level. Assignments... (click on course name to read more)		GDES1-CE9254	$495
	Graphic Print Production: Prepress to Binding The technical stages of proofing, printing, finishing, and binding impact design and planning. Learn how to determine the most effective and cost efficient proofing methods... (click on course name to read more)		GDES1-CE9025	$495
	Print Project Workflow Understand the print project development process, working with a variety of project parameters and formats from comps to timelines, and business cards to graphic standards... (click on course name to read more)		GDES1-CE9237	$295
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Web Production Track (6 of these courses are required)
	Dreamweaver I: Foundations With Adobe's Dreamweaver, the design and deployment of websites has never been easier. Learn how to create front-end graphics, develop navigation, provide interactivity, and design... (click on course name to read more)		WDES1-CE9243	$495
	Flash I: Foundations Adobe Flash, the leading animation and interactivity software, is used for generating Web graphics. Learn to create vector-based artwork and animate it in Flash. Study... (click on course name to read more)		WDES1-CE9242	$495
	Dreamweaver II: Essentials Getting a dynamic, multimedia rich website up and running used to require advanced programming skills. Now, Adobe Dreamweaver allows even novices to rapidly design and... (click on course name to read more)		WDES1-CE9252	$495
	Flash II: Essentials Building on the skills learned in Flash I: Foundations, this course concentrates on working with text fields, movie clips, and scripting in an effort to... (click on course name to read more)		WDES1-CE9251	$495
	Website Usability I: Foundations Usability is a crucial factor in a website's success. Discover proven methods for integrating key elements, such as user-centered design, information architecture, rapid prototyping, and... (click on course name to read more)		WDES1-CE9245	$495
	Information Architecture I: Foundations The skilled organization and flow of information on a website ensures a positive user experience. Learn to organize and categorize large amounts of information and... (click on course name to read more)		WDES1-CE9246	$295
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