Graphic Media Design

The Program objective of the Graphic Media Design is to give students an understanding of the printing industry fundamentals, and to train students to create professional publications for advertising and marketing products or services. Students are trained to become a successful Design Technician, Graphic Designer, or Desktop Publisher. The training includes creating newsletters, publications, fliers, design logos, brand products and services. This program also trains them to earn an industry certification (ACA) Adobe Certified Associate.

Are you creative or artistic?
Do you appreciate something laid out well?
Are you a visual person?
Do you like to communicate with others?
Do you like working with computers?
THIS CAREER MAY BE FOR YOU!

CLASSES INCLUDE:

• Keyboarding 90 hours
• Computer Essentials or Social Media for Business 90 hours
• Photoshop (Beginning) 90 hours
• Photoshop (Advanced) 90 hours
• Illustrator (Beginning) 90 hours
• Illustrator (Advanced) 90 hours
• Digital Photography 70 hours
• InDesign (Beginning) 90 hours
• InDesign (Advanced) 90 hours
• Apprenticeship 20+ hours
• Total Hours 810

Certain classes may be offered at night.

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign

COST FOR PROGRAM: $1,871

The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor.

POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Advertising Agency
• Any business incorporating printed and electronic media

MEDIAN WAGE: $26.18

Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2015. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment.