Attention certificate candidates:
New benefits and certificate policy changes take effect in fall 2009.
This intermediate-level certificate combines design theory and skills training to provide students with a thorough understanding of digital and graphic design for use in print and on the Web. The program begins with multidisciplinary core courses that develop a strong foundation in design principles such as space, layout, color, typography, and history. Then, students choose a track in Print/Graphic Design or Web Design and apply their foundation skills in project work and industry-related electives.
Note: This program is designed for students who have foundation skills in the applicable technologies for their design discipline of interest. Courses are taught interchangeably using Mac and PC operating systems in order follow industry practices which focus on applications and not operating systems.
Prerequisite: Students who do not have a technical foundation are advised to take the Certificate in Digital and Graphic Design Production.
Upon completion of the program, students have the ability to:
Print/Graphic Design Track: Students learn design theory and skills specific to print media, such as books, magazines, brochures, posters, newspapers, and information graphics. Some highly recommended electives for this track are Publication Design, Typography II, Brand Identity, and Illustrator: Intermediate.
Web Design Track: Students learn Web and interactive design theory and skills and apply them to projects with sophisticated user interfaces and a high degree of usability. Some highly recommended electives for this track are E-Commerce Design, Brand Identity, Dreamweaver: Intermediate and Flash: Intermediate.To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required indicating successful completion of eight courses--five core, one industry-track requirement, and two electives. Students with intermediate level experience in design may request to substitute the core courses with related courses by presenting a portfolio of work to be judged by faculty.
This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2007 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. Call (212) 998-7171 for more information.
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