Graphic Design

Graphic Design is a program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Graphic Design Certificate at West Valley College helps students develop creative potential while exploring design areas and foundational principles and processes. Students study conceptual and creative thinking, visual storytelling, and technical skills for planning and executing visual communications. The program includes historical context and covers how media and platforms can require specific approaches, with emphasis on design exploration in print, web, and video.

The certificate is organized with Core Requirements totaling 23 units and Electives totaling 4 units, for Total Certificate Units of 27. Core courses include Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design, Introduction to Graphic Design, Introduction to Typography, Beginning Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design, Basic Photography, and Three-Dimensional Design. Electives include Design Thinking, Digital Illustration: Illustrator, Photoshop for Designers, Introduction to Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Portfolio Development.

Modules

• GDES001 Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design
• GDES003 Introduction to Graphic Design
• GDES009 Introduction to Typography
• ARTS031A Beginning Drawing
• ARTS033A Two-Dimensional Design
• ARTS062A Basic Photography
• ARTS081 3-Dimensional Design
• GDES004 Design Thinking
• GDES007 Digital Illustration: Illustrator
• GDES008 Photoshop for Designers
• GDES012A Introduction to Internet Marketing
• GDES012B Social Media Marketing

The minimum requirements for admission in Graphic Design at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Graphic Design.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be awarded a certificate, a student must:

• Complete all the program requirements.
• Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/graphic-design-certificate-of-achievement.html

• Graphic Production Assistant
• Front-end Visual Designer
• Graphic Artist
• Content Producer for social media and blogging platforms
• Digital Asset Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Marketing Content Development
• UI Designer

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.