Cert in Design and Applied Arts

Lamar Institute of Technology offers this one-year certificate for people who want to start working in design studios and agencies. Roles include graphic designer, production artist and design assistant, mainly in small and mid-sized companies. The coursework includes image work, desktop publishing and visual communication. Students practice editing images, composing page layouts, choosing type and developing brand identities, and they learn to create designs from client instructions and support senior designers during the collaborative process. The program totals twenty-four semester credit hours. Students must earn at least a C in major courses or take them again. The institute has open enrollment, so anyone admitted can choose this major. The program pairs well with continued study toward the related associate degree.