UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Design Certificate Program Outcomes

  • Recall & Describe Design and Business Principle

    Recall and describe fundamental design and business principles, techniques, and tools essential for addressing various design, art, and business challenges. 

  • Apply Design Software and Technologies

    Apply design software and technologies proficiently to create professional-quality work that could be used by themselves or other business professionals. 

  • Demonstrate Essentials in Business, Art, and Design

    Demonstrate essential aspects of the business, art, and design environments, including project management, client relations, production techniques, business operations, and ethical practices. 

  • Compile a Comprehensive Portfolio

    Compile and present a comprehensive portfolio that effectively showcases their design and business skills and creativity. 

Design Mastery Certificate (18 Credit Hours)

SEMESTER COURSES COURSE NAME LENGTH CREDIT HOURS
A DES 101 Design Foundations on Fire 15 weeks 3
A DES 102 Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign 15 weeks 3
A DES 103 Introduction to Illustrator 15 weeks 3
B DES 301 Business Foundations for Designers and Artists 15 weeks 3
B DES 204* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology 15 weeks 3
B DES 205* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204) 15 weeks 3
B DES 302 Illustrator Drawing Academy 15 weeks 3
*Students may take either B204 or B205.

Surface Pattern Design Certificate (15 Credit Hours) 

SEMESTER COURSES COURSE NAME LENGTH CREDIT HOURS
A DES 103 Introduction to Illustrator 15 weeks 3
B DES 301 Business Foundations for Designers and Artists 15 weeks 3
B DES 204* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology 15 weeks 3
B DES 205* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art 15 weeks 3
B DES 302 Illustrator Drawing Academy 15 weeks 3
C DES 304 Surface Pattern Design with an Emphasis in Fabric, Paper, & Wallpaper 15 weeks 3
*Students may take either B204 or B205.

Digital Production Design Certificate (27 Credit Hours) 

SEMESTER COURSES COURSE NAME LENGTH CREDIT HOURS
A DES 101 Design Foundations on Fire 15 weeks 3
A DES 102 Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign 15 weeks 3
A DES 103 Introduction to Illustrator 15 weeks 3
B DES 301 Business Foundations for Designers and Artists 15 weeks 3
B DES 204* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology 15 weeks 3
B DES 205* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204) 15 weeks 3
B DES 302 Illustrator Drawing Academy 15 weeks 3
C DES 401 Business Workflow, Production, and Project Management for Creatives 15 weeks 3
C DES 305 Die Cut and 3D Design Technology (Stickers + 3D) 15 weeks 3
DES 307* Web Design (May replace C304, C305, or D306) 15 weeks 3
*Students may take either B204 or B205.

Art & Design Certificate (36 Credit Hours) 

SEMESTER COURSES COURSE NAME LENGTH CREDIT HOURS
A DES 101 Design Foundations on Fire 15 weeks 3
A DES 102 Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign 15 weeks 3
A DES 103 Introduction to Illustrator 15 weeks 3
B DES 301 Business Foundations for Designers and Artists 15 weeks 3
B DES 204* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology 15 weeks 3
B DES 302 Illustrator Drawing Academy 15 weeks 3
C DES 401 Business Workflow, Production, and Project Management for Creatives 15 weeks 3
C DES 304 Surface Pattern Design with an Emphasis in Fabric, Paper, & Wallpaper 15 weeks 3
C DES 305 Die Cut and 3D Design Technology (Stickers + 3D) 15 weeks 3
D DES 402 Design Business Capstone 15 weeks 3
D DES 306 Font Design and Innovative Typography 15 weeks 3
D DES 309 Business Branding & Organic Marketing for Creatives 15 weeks 3
DES 307* Web Design (May replace C304, C305, D306, or D309) 15 weeks 3
DES 205* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204) 15 weeks 3