Academic year: 2024-2025
Design and Graphic Software- Certificate
Program Code: 901116
The Design & Graphic Software Certificate develops learner ' s skills to capture and create images and graphic content for use in online, social media, and print platforms. Learners will use various Adobe Creative Cloud applications. All credits from this certificate may be applied toward the Design & Graphic Technology associate degree.
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 1,912, Books: $ 25, Supplies: $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 1,937 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
Contact an NWTC admissions advisor to find the best way to pay for this program.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1 10111161- Illustrator Fundamentals 3
8 Week 2 10111101- Photoshop Fundamentals 3 10203104- Photography-Digital 3
Semester Total 9
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10111110- Photoshop Advanced 3
Semester Total 3
Total Credits 12
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 901116
Design and Graphic Software- Certificate- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Course Descriptions
Illustrator Fundamentals 10111161 Develop basic knowledge and skills using Adobe Illustrator, apply vector graphic strategies into graphic design medias and integration into other software packages. Course content covers creating basic shapes, drawing, transforming elements, working with type, blending, layers and special effects. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Photoshop Fundamentals 10111101 Photoshop is the essential tool for digital image manipulation in graphic design, web design, and photography. Students develop technical skills in solving visual design and production problems. Instruction covers Photoshop’ s vast array of tools, filters, and procedures including workspace basics, image resizing, output preparation, layer management, selection strategies, editing and adjustment basics, composites, filters, and effects. A portfolio of digitally generated and manipulated images is completed to demonstrate course competencies and learning objectives have been met. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Photography-Digital 10203104 Learn basic digital camera operations for capturing still images. Develop skills needed to create a proper exposure in various camera modes in addition to lens selection, lighting basics and creative compositions. Access to an SLR or mirrorless digital camera required. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Photoshop Advanced 10111110 Perform raster Image Editing. Course content covers advanced functions of Adobe Photoshop, advanced editing techniques and short cut keys. Create image effects and composite files using Adobe CC software, and manage project components for complex Photoshop files.( Prerequisite: 10-111-101, Photoshop Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
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