Cert in Graphic Communications

The Graphic Design certificate, from the Kendall (art and design college), lets students pick up practical design skills to complement their main field of study. It focuses on creative problem solving and a repeatable design process. The four required courses cover design foundations, type and technology, image and technology, and visual communication. Taken together, they introduce the tools, vocabulary and habits that working designers rely on. Applicants must have graduated high school, and the College of Business may request full college transcripts if standard admission criteria are judged necessary. Transfer students may bring in no more than half of the certificate credits from another institution. Credits required can vary with placement and prerequisites, and an advisor can answer questions about how the certificate fits a student's main degree.