UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Design Certificate Program Outcomes

  • Examine Design and Business Principle

    Examine 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 client relations, production techniques, project completion, and business operations.

  • Prepare a Comprehensive Portfolio

    Prepare for presentation a comprehensive portfolio that effectively showcases their design, business skills, and creativity.

Design Mastery Certificate (18 Credit Hours)

Typically takes 2 semesters to complete. Cohort start together in the Fall.

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

Surface Pattern Design Certificate (15 Credit Hours) 

Typically takes 3 semesters to complete. Cohort start together in the Fall.

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

Digital Production Design Certificate (27 Credit Hours) 

Typically takes 3 semesters to complete. Cohort start together in the Fall.

When you complete this Design Certificate, you'll also complete the Design Mastery and Surface Pattern Design Certificates

COURSES COURSE NAME LENGTH CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER AVAILABLE
DES 101 Design Foundations on Fire 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 102 Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 103 Introduction to Illustrator 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 301 Business Foundations for Designers and Artists 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 204* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 205* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204) 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 302 Illustrator Drawing Academy 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 401 Business Workflow, Production, and Project Management for Creatives 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 305 Die Cut and 3D Design Technology (Stickers + 3D) 15 weeks 3 Summer
DES 307 Web Design 15 weeks 1.5 Fall
*Students may take either B204 or B205.

Art & Design Business Certificate (36 Credit Hours) 

Typically takes 4 semesters to complete. Cohort start together in the Fall.

When you complete this Design Certificate, you'll also complete the Design Mastery, Surface Pattern, and Digital Production Design Certificates.

COURSES COURSE NAME LENGTH CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER AVAILABLE
DES 101 Design Foundations on Fire 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 102 Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 103 Introduction to Illustrator 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 301 Business Foundations for Designers and Artists 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 204* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 302 Illustrator Drawing Academy 15 weeks 3 Spring
DES 401 Business Workflow, Production, and Project Management for Creatives 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 304 Surface Pattern Design with an Emphasis in Fabric, Paper, & Wallpaper 15 weeks 3 Summer
DES 305 Die Cut and 3D Design Technology (Stickers + 3D) 15 weeks 3 Summer
DES 402 Design Business Capstone 15 weeks 3 Fall
DES 306 Font Design and Innovative Typography 15 weeks 3 Spring/Summer
DES 309 Business Branding & Organic Marketing for Creatives 15 weeks 1.5 Fall
DES 307 Web Design 15 weeks 1.5 Fall
DES 205* Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204) 15 weeks 3 Spring