InDesign, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• GRD 415 - InDesign I Credits: 3

Semester 2

• GRD 430 - InDesign II Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 6

These credits are applicable to the Visual Communications diploma  and the AAS degree in Graphic Design  .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for certificate: $1,213-$1,278**

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

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Desktop publishing layout artist.
• Technical production of layouts for ads, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers and corporate material.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Have good math and reading skills.
• Have good computer skills.
• Accurately follow project specifications and instructions.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to take art direction from supervisors, clients and coworkers to improve your work.
• Manage your time to meet established deadlines, work on multiple projects and stay within project budget.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

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 Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive 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, dso@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. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.₍₂₀₂₄₎