Digital Design Certificate
Prairie State College’s Digital Design Certificate program offers focused training in graphic design, multimedia, and visual communication. Through hands-on projects and industry-relevant skills, you’ll be prepared to enter the dynamic field of digital design and make your creative ideas come to life across various platforms.
What Can You Do with a Certificate in Digital Design?
A Digital Design Certificate prepares you to work in roles such as graphic designer,
digital content creator, brand assistant, or multimedia producer. You can work for
marketing agencies, media companies, businesses, or start your own freelance design
business. This certificate also serves as a stepping stone for further education in
graphic design, digital arts, or related fields, helping you develop a portfolio and
the skills needed to succeed in a competitive digital landscape.
The demand for digital designers is rapidly increasing as businesses and organizations
seek visually appealing content for websites, social media, advertising, and branding.
Graduates with a Digital Design Certificate can find entry-level positions as graphic
designers, digital content creators, multimedia assistants, or social media coordinators.
The growing importance of visual communication in marketing and branding ensures promising
job opportunities for those with strong design skills and technical proficiency.
Suggested Curriculum
This program provides a foundation in design and computer art and experience with
specialized software and techniques required to work in the field of digital design.
Students are prepared for entry-level or freelance work in electronic and print media.
- ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art
- ART 205 Printmaking
- GC 151 Principles of Graphic Design
- GC 160 Design for Publishing
- GC 287 Professional Design
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Rebecca Slagle
Associate Professor, Visual Communications and Multimedia Arts
Email: rslagle@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3629
Office: 4263
Lab: 4164
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