Advertising Layout Specialist Certificate Program

AL61 - 201614

Program Description

The Advertising Layout Specialist certificate of credit provides entry-level training in advertising layout with courses in identity design, page layout, advertising, and promotional design. Students will have the opportunity to choose from electives in advertising, photography, and commercial photography. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge or skills.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

3 Semesters

Campus Availability: Forsyth

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 35 Hours


DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

DMPT 2105Page Layout

4

DMPT 2115Adv Promotional Design

4

DMPT 2100Identity Design

4

DMPT 1020Intro to Photography

4

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

 

MKTG 1190Integrated MKTG Communications

3

Or

DMPT 1025Production Photography

4

Total Credit Hours: 35

Graduation Plan

Semester One

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

DMPT 1020Intro to Photography

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Semester Two

DMPT 2105Page Layout

4

DMPT 2100Identity Design

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

Total Credit Hours:12

DMPT 2100 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1005 & (DMPT 1000 or DMPT 1055)

DMPT 2105 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1000

Semester Three

Apply for Graduation

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

DMPT 2115Adv Promotional Design

4

DMPT 2115 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1010 & (DMPT 1000 & DMPT 1055)

Choose One:

MKTG 1190Integrated MKTG Communications

3

Or

DMPT 1025Production Photography

4

DMPT 1025 Pre-Req:  DMPT 1020

Total Credit Hours: 35

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

**Program requires 34 hours; however, our options for the Technology Cluster Courses are limited to DMPT 1000 - Introduction to Design, which is a 4 credit hour course, making the total 35 hours.