Students start Fall semester.
Graduation Requirements
To earn an Indesign certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change. Varied Costs
| Costs | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | Books (approximate) | 40-50 | 0-50 | | Supplies/Equipment | 15-20 | | Approximate total for certificate: $1,345-$1,410** **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
It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of 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. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov (2026) |
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