Format
8 required courses (171 hours)
Delivery
Classroom | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 1 year, or up to 2 years
Digital graphic design is the application of the artistic, technical and business aspects of graphic design in a virtual environment.
Develop your creative talents, learn leading software programs and explore the principles of visual design to create an outstanding portfolio. Expand your graphic design skills for personal and professional growth. All courses in this certificate are offered by experienced instructors in our PC computer labs on campus.
Learn tools, techniques and concepts in introductory and advanced courses in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, the leading software programs in graphic design. Build your digital drawing skills, learn how to lay out documents to maximum effect and manipulate photos to create the images you want.
Create a portfolio of your art and design work that you can share with potential clients. Learn valuable skills and knowledge that you can use in your business, including copyright issues, client relations, contracts and project management.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects
Become career-ready | Prepare for a career as a graphic designer
Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals
Gain hands-on experience | Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers
Important Announcement
Effective May 1, 2024, the Photoshop 2, Illustrator 2 and InDesign 2 courses will no longer be offered and the Digital Graphic Design Extension Certificate program will be streamlined to 5 required courses (99 hours).
Learners wishing to take the courses mentioned above must do so between January-April, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861.
Course schedule
Course schedule by semester
| Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Digital Graphic Design | CL | CL | |
| Illustrator 1 | CL | CL | |
| Illustrator 2 | CL | CL | |
| Photoshop 1 | CL | CL | |
| Photoshop 2 | CL | CL | |
| InDesign 1 | CL | CL | |
| InDesign 2 | CL | CL | |
| Business Skills and Portfolio Creation for Graphic Design | CL | CL |
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
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