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, motion graphics, or the Web, it is necessary to know basics like color systems, image manipulation, output, and production. The program begins with multidisciplinary courses to develop a strong foundation in technical basics like operating systems and color, then allows students to choose a track given their particular medium of interest--Print/Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, or Web Design. Finally, 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 basic computer skills. Courses are taught interchangeably using Mac and PC operatings systems in order to follow industry practices, which focus on applications and not operating systems. 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, broadcast, and the Web.
• Proficiency with Mac OS.
• An understanding of the project-planning process for either print, motion graphics, or Web projects.
• Knowledge of the applicable technical standards for working in either print/graphic design, motion graphics, or Web design.
• Basic competency in applicable technologies.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete six courses—two core courses and four industry-track requirements.

The certificate programs in Digital and Graphic Design Production have been reformatted. Students who began a Certificate in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics and Broadcast Design or Web Design prior to fall 2007 should contact an education advisor at (212) 998-7171 to identify substitute courses that will allow them to complete their certificate. Students have four years to complete their certificates based on the requirements in the SCPS Bulletin at the time they began.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Core Courses (2 of these courses are required)
	Photoshop: Fundamentals Adobe Photoshop, the leading design and production software for raster images, is used to develop multimedia, print promotional materials, and Web graphics. Learn the essential... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9003	$445
	Mac OS and Color Systems The Macintosh Operating System (OS) is the system of choice for those pursuing career paths in the creative professions. This course reviews the unique aspects... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9223	$295
Print/Graphic Production Track (4 of these courses are required)
	Illustrator: Fundamentals Adobe Illustrator, a leading design and production software for vector images, is used to develop multimedia, print promotional materials, and Web graphics. Learn the essential... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9004	$445
	Graphic Print Production: Prepress to Binding A complete overview of the entire graphic print production workflow, this course explores how design and planning may be shaped by the technical stages of... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9025	$445
	InDesign: Fundamentals For years, print designers have struggled with incompatibility issues associated with importing graphic elements from Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to Quark, the industry standard layout... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9101	$445
	Print Project Planning This course reviews the entire print project development process and how to avoid high development costs. Learn how to deconstruct complicated print jobs, make them... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9237	$295
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Web Production Track (4 of these courses are required)
	Flash: Fundamentals Macromedia Flash, the leading animation and interactivity software, is used for generating Web graphics. Learn to create vector-based artwork and animate it in Flash. Learn... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9242	$445
	Dreamweaver: Fundamentals With Macromedia's Dreamweaver, the design and deployment of websites has never been easier. Learn how to create every element--including front-end graphics, navigation, interactivity, and page... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9243	$445
	Website Usability 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)		X36.9245	$445
	Web Project Planning: Information Architecture 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)		X36.9246	$295

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