Digital Design, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The mission of the Media + Design program is to provide students with the research and problem-solving skills necessary to create strategic, innovative, cultural and socially significant communication solutions. Students will understand how communication can create change through design, public relations and digital media marketing.
The Digital Design Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) is designed for individuals who have already earned a Bachelor's degree and are interested in earning a PBC in either one of the two tracks – Graphic Design or Interactive UX/UI. These certificates are comprised of a majority of the coursework required for an undergraduate major, without required courses in other subjects.
Blocks
Blocks notate the prescribed order of coursework. Courses within each block may be taken at the same time.
Reviews
Students in the Digital Design program will undergo two reviews during their matriculation: Lower Level Review and Upper Level Review. Students must complete both reviews at the appropriate time as it relates to their specific major/concentration and matriculation.
A score of 70 or higher constitutes passing the review, which means that the student is ready to proceed in the program. Students who do not pass may resubmit their portfolios the following semester incorporating feedback from their rubric.
Both reviews are to ensure mastery of skills and are intended to ensure that students will succeed in upper-level coursework.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Digital Design – Graphic Design
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 9 | |
| Digital Design Foundations | ||
| Digital Imaging | ||
| Digital Illustration | ||
| Block 2 | 6 | |
| Typography Studio I | ||
| Branding and Semiotics | ||
Lower Level Review | ||
| Block 3 | 9 | |
| Foundations of Interactive Design | ||
| Digital Page Layout | ||
| Design Studio I | ||
Upper Level Review | ||
| Block 4 | 6 | |
| Design Studio II | ||
Choose 1 | ||
Courses can be taken any time after Block 2 | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| User Experience Research and Strategy | ||
| Introduction to Copywriting | ||
| Motion Design Studio I | ||
| Social Media Studio | ||
| Portfolio and Professional Practices | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Digital Design – Interactive UX/UI Design
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 9 | |
| Digital Design Foundations | ||
| Digital Illustration | ||
| Interactive Technologies | ||
| Block 2 | 6 | |
| Typography Studio I | ||
| Branding and Semiotics | ||
Lower Level Review | ||
| Block 3 | 9 | |
| User Experience Research and Strategy | ||
| Foundations of Interactive Design | ||
| Interactive Design Studio I | ||
Upper Level Review | ||
| Block 4 | 6 | |
| Motion Design Studio I | ||
or DDSN 4100 | Portfolio and Professional Practices | |
| Interactive Design Studio II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Program String and Field of Study: PAPBC_UG, DDDG (Graphic Design track) or DDID (Interactive UX/UI Design)
For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.