Program: Graphic Design Certificate - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 14, 2025

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Marisa TenBrink, Assistant Professor
School of Design
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics & Engineering Hall 382, 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.

Course Delivery Format

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

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.

Requirements for Graphic Design Certificate: 12 Credits

GDES 101 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3
GDES 207 - Interactive Design I Credits: 3
or GDES 410 - Data Visualization Design Credits: 3
or GDES 415 - Publication Design Credits: 3
GDES 216 - Typography Credits: 3
GDES 310 - Branding Strategy and Identity Design Credits: 3

Graphic Design Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose

Program Coordinator/Contact

Program Information

Course Delivery Format

Academic Requirements

Requirements for Graphic Design Certificate: 12 Credits

Total Required Credits: 12

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus
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