# Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Graphic Arts

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The certificate in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging offer hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical knowledge of processes, theory of design principles and elements, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Opportunities of employment from an education in graphic design range widely in emphasis. Related industries integrating graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic design/digital imaging.

**Career Opportunities**

Graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic designers/digital imaging.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Create complete and correct graphic files for both print and web in a project
2.  Apply the elements and principles of effective graphic design
3.  Analyze, plan and implement design strategies based on customers desires.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **First Semester (9 units):** | | 9 |
| GRART 32 | Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign) | 3 |
| GRART 111 | Elements and Principles of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRART 113 | Typography | 3 |
| **Second Semester (9 units):** | | 9 |
| GRART 34 | Adobe Illustrator Basics | 3 |
| GRART 112 | Creative Process and Solutions | 3 |
| GRART 121 | Applied Graphic Design 1 | 3 |
| **Third Semester (6 units):** | | 6 |
| GRART 36 | Adobe Photoshop Basics | 3 |
| GRART 122 | Applied Graphic Design 2 | 3 |
| **Fourth Semester (9 units):** | | 9 |
| GRART 42 | Web Graphics | 3 |
| GRART 114 | Graphic Design Technology | 3 |
| GRART 123 | Applied Graphic Design 3 | 3 |
| **Total Units:** | | 33 |