Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging

Certificate of Achievement Graphic Arts · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
First Semester (9 units):9
GRART 32Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign)3
GRART 111Elements and Principles of Graphic Design3
GRART 113Typography3
Second Semester (9 units):9
GRART 34Adobe Illustrator Basics3
GRART 112Creative Process and Solutions3
GRART 121Applied Graphic Design 13
Third Semester (6 units):6
GRART 36Adobe Photoshop Basics3
GRART 122Applied Graphic Design 23
Fourth Semester (9 units):9
GRART 42Web Graphics3
GRART 114Graphic Design Technology3
GRART 123Applied Graphic Design 33
Total Units:33

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