***This program is no longer offered at MCC.***
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Description

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This certificate is designed for people moving from traditional to digital publishing environments. The student will be designing and publishing for both print media and interactive content on the World Wide Web-Internet. At the conclusion of this program, the student will be able to design and maintain websites as well as produce work for color offset reproduction, and understand the tools and requirements of both publishing environments. No experience in Macintosh/PC hardware and software technologies is needed for those wishing to take this program. This certificate may be completed in two semesters. Departmental interview and portfolio are required for acceptance into the program.

(Housed in the Visual and Performing Arts Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FALL SEMESTER
COM 105 Typography and Composition	3
COM 108 Mind Over Media-The Art of Innovation	3
COM 161 Digital Design Basics	3
COM 162 Digital Page Layout	3
COM 163 Digital Drawing and Illustration	3
Total	15
SPRING SEMESTER
COM 107 A Century of Design	3
COM 164 Digital Imaging	3
COM 165 Digital Prepress	3
COM 166 Publication Design	3
COM 167 Design for On-Line Publishing	3
Total	15
TOTAL CREDITS	30