Design for impact.
Build the skills needed to create professional visual content for print and digital platforms.
This certificate focuses on graphic design and desktop publishing, with hands-on training in layout, typography and industry-standard software.
Designed for students with a foundation in computer applications, this program helps you develop the technical and creative skills needed to produce marketing materials, publications and branded content. Graduates are prepared to support design and communications efforts in a variety of industries.
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Turn concepts into creations with a Career in Graphics and Desktop Publishing
Become the support necessary to ensure businesses continue to operate.
A certificate in Graphics and Desktop Publishing prepares you for roles creating visual content for print and digital platforms.
Graduates are prepared for positions such as graphic design assistant, desktop publisher or marketing support specialist. In these roles, you may design marketing materials, format publications, create layouts and produce digital and print content that supports branding and communication efforts.
The Graphics and Desktop Publishing Certificate program is designed to be completed in one and a half years.
The Graphics and Desktop Publishing Certificate at Moraine Valley can typically be completed in about one and a half years when attending full time.
This program prepares students for entry-level roles in graphic design and desktop publishing, with training in layout, typography and digital design tools. Students gain experience using industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create print and digital materials.
Potential careers in Graphics and Desktop Publishing
The Graphics and Desktop Publishing Certificate prepares you for roles creating visual content for print and digital platforms across a variety of industries. Desktop publishers use computer software to design page layouts for items that are printed or published online.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1312 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
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