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Graphic Design Certificate

Emory's Graphic Design Certificate is an exciting new Emory program focused on developing the skills necessary to succeed in the print design industry. As you will learn in our unique certificate classes, the sharing of information via print-based media is essential in today's world.

As you obtain the certificate, you will benefit from more than 125 hours of instruction on the most current software applications, as well as industry standards and practices. Completion of the Graphic Design Certificate will give you the computer software skills to create professional quality print collateral. All classes are taught by our Adobe Certified Instructors who work in the print business.

In addition to graphic design courses, you will complete a capstone class in which you will create a print project from start to finish, with guidance and feedback from the capstone instructor. As an added benefit, students in the capstone participate in a trip to a working print shop.

Upcoming Information Sessions
Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm (Alpharetta)
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Certificate requirements

Core courses (all 5 core courses are required)
Introduction to Graphic Design InDesign: Introduction InDesign: Intermediate Photoshop: Introduction Illustrator: Introduction
Graphic Design Tracks (26 hrs. each)
Brand Identity Design Publication Design Brochure Design Custom Focus
Illustrator: Intermediate Photoshop: Intermediate Photoshop: Intermediate Illustrator: Intermediate
or (depending on focus)
Photoshop: Intermediate
*Directed studies in:
Color: 6.5hrs
Typography: 6.5hrs		 *Directed studies in:
Print Production: 6.5hrs
ePublishing: 6.5hrs		 *Directed studies in:
Print Production: 6.5hrs
Advertising Design: 6.5hrs		 *2 Independent Studies (6.5 hrs./each)

*Directed and Independent Studies can be substituted for special workshops, conferences or other courses as previously approved.
10 Week Certification Capstone
Graphic Design - Capstone

Candidates must complete and receive a passing score in the 10-week Capstone course. The course focuses on topics including crafting messages, design and color theory, use of typography and images, developing various treatment designs and navigating through print production like a pro. The instructor will evaluate and provide a critique of each student's final print project, direct the class in developing their portfolios and advise on what steps to take following completion of the program. Please contact Steve Bange at 404-712-3831 to register for this course.

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