Graphic Design Certificate

Program Coordinator/Contact

Pat Crawford, Director
School of Design
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics & Engineering Hall 378, Box 2225
605-688-4103

Program Information

The certificate in graphic design is a stand-alone program and may be taken by any student regardless of major or may be selected by a variety of majors as part of their degree. The certificate prepares students for life-long avocational pursuit in the arts.

Student Learning Outcomes

• The ability to understand, conceive and create basic graphic design.
• Understanding and the use of basic visual communication principles and process, including but not limited to theory, principles and history; creative approaches; design processes; vocabulary; spatial, temporal, and kinetic relationships; and use of typography, images, color, motion and sequencing.
• Understanding of and the ability to use basic design technology, including but not limited to functional ability to continue to learn technology.

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain at least a program GPA of 2.6 and an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the duration of the program.  A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses required for the certificate.

Course Delivery Format

Course content is delivered through hands-on studio work combined with lectures, demonstrations, and critiques.