Digital Publishing, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• GRD 415 - InDesign I Credits: 3
• GRD 463 - Photoshop Credits: 3

Semester 2

• GRD 430 - InDesign II Credits: 3
• WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS Credits: 3

Semester 3

• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 15

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Note: Financial aid may be used to purchase a computer. Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Approximate total cost for the program: $3,025-$3,330**

Approximate total cost for the program with iPad option: $3,425-$4,230**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Digital Publishing for interactive media
• Produce PDF documents for electronic distribution
• Planning, budgeting and producing digital publishing projects
• Use digital publishing to communicate messages and ideas to others

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be ready and willing to collaborate and work with others
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to follow directions and take direction from supervisors, clients and co-workers

What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate program?

• Must be creative and willing to express your ideas
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Nondiscrimination Statement

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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