Graphic Design & Prepress Certificate Program

GD21 - 201614

Program Description

The Graphic Design & Prepress certificate of credit provides students with the fundamental skills required for graphic design, image editing, and prepress production. 

Program Specific Information

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

Program Length and Availability

2 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 24 Hours

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

DMPT 2105Page Layout

4

DMPT 2120Prepress and Output

4

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

Total Credit Hours: 24

Graduation Plan

Semester One

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

DMPT 2105Page Layout

4

DMPT 2120Prepress and Output

4

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

Total Credit Hours:12

DMPT 2105 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1010 & (DMPT 1000 or 1055)

DMPT 2120 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1005, DMPT 1010, DMPT 1055

Total Credit Hours: 24

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

**Program requires 23 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 24 hours.