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By combining art and technology, graphic designers create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers. The Graphic Design Certificate provides students with a solid foundation for entry in the graphic design industry. Working with Adobe software, you'll learn design and publishing fundamentals for producing print and online media. Upon completion of the certificate classwork, students will have compiled samples into a professional portfolio. Classes are hosted in our state of the art PC lab or students may choose to bring their own laptop. Foundations of Graphic Design is required as the first course in this certificate. Payment plans are not available for this discounted registration package. Call 706.507.8070 to register. Required courses include: Foundations of Graphic Design, Adobe Illustrator for the Graphic Artist, Adobe Photoshop for the Graphic Artist, Adobe InDesign for the Graphic Artist, Publishing for Print and Web, Adobe Acrobat and The Branding Process.

Graphic design is the art of visual communication and is a way to creatively present information. Discover how designers use perspective, typography, layout and other essential elements to create effective imagery for marketing and promotion. Receive an introduction about the skills necessary to enter the graphic design field and the professional options within the industry. Textbook required. Visit http://continuinged.columbusstate.edu/required-text-books/.

Adobe Illustrator is the designer’s essential tool for creating logos, professional type effects, maps, diagrams, vector illustrations and more. Understand the unique features of Illustrator, the difference between vector and raster graphics and how to create complex graphics with simple components and selection tools. Learn lines and shapes, using the live trace, type basics, gradients, using layers, transparency and exporting images to EPS and PDF, and discover high quality drawing and digital illustration. Textbook required. Visit https://continuinged.columbusstate.edu/required-text-books/.

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for working with digital images, whether in print, on the web or in video. Learn to create and edit your own digital graphics and photographs. This hands-on course discusses image formats, filter effects, retouching digital photos, working with layers and masks, using various painting tools, typographic design and vector drawing techniques. Learn how to manipulate your images with extraordinary creative freedom, and give your work a professional look using the tool that the experts use. Textbook required. Visit http://continuinged.columbusstate.edu/required-text-books/.