UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Design Certificate Program Outcomes

Recall & Describe Design and Business Principles

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 Comprehensize 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	A201	Design Foundations on Fire	15 weeks	3
A	A202	Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign	15 weeks	3
A	A203	Introduction to Illustrator	15 weeks	3
B	B301	Business Foundations for Designers and Artists	15 weeks	3
B	B204*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology	15 weeks	3
B	B205*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204)	15 weeks	3
B	B302	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	A203	Introduction to Illustrator	15 weeks	3
B	B301	Business Foundations for Designers and Artists	15 weeks	3
B	B204*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology	15 weeks	3
B	B205*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art	15 weeks	3
B	B302	Illustrator Drawing Academy	15 weeks	3
C	C304	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	A201	Design Foundations on Fire	15 weeks	3
A	A202	Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign	15 weeks	3
A	A203	Introduction to Illustrator	15 weeks	3
B	B301	Business Foundations for Designers and Artists	15 weeks	3
B	B204*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology	15 weeks	3
B	B205*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204)	15 weeks	3
B	B302	Illustrator Drawing Academy	15 weeks	3
C	C303	Business Workflow, Production, and Project Management for Creatives	15 weeks	3
C	C305	Die Cut and 3D Design Technology (Stickers + 3D)	15 weeks	3
	D307*	Web Design (May replace C304, C305, or D306)	15 weeks	3

*Students may take either B204 or B205.

Art & Design Business Certificate (36 Credit Hours)

SEMESTER	COURSES	COURSE NAME	LENGTH	CREDIT HOURS
A	A201	Design Foundations on Fire	15 weeks	3
A	A202	Introduction to Photoshop & InDesign	15 weeks	3
A	A203	Introduction to Illustrator	15 weeks	3
B	B301	Business Foundations for Designers and Artists	15 weeks	3
B	B204*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Digital Technology	15 weeks	3
B	B302	Illustrator Drawing Academy	15 weeks	3
C	C303	Business Workflow, Production, and Project Management for Creatives	15 weeks	3
C	C304	Surface Pattern Design with an Emphasis in Fabric, Paper, & Wallpaper	15 weeks	3
C	C305	Die Cut and 3D Design Technology (Stickers + 3D)	15 weeks	3
D	D402	Design Business Capstone	15 weeks	3
D	D306	Font Design and Innovative Typography	15 weeks	3
D	D309	Business Branding & Organic Marketing for Creatives	15 weeks	3
	D307*	Web Design (May replace C304, C305, D306, or D309)	15 weeks	3
	B205*	Methodology for Creative Innovations & Color Theory for Visual Art (May replace B204)	15 weeks	3