Program Description
The Print Design for Professionals Certificate course series instructs working professionals, young entrepreneurs, current credit students, and small business owners in the latest professional design skills for a competitive market. Increase your competitive edge in a design-centric world by enhancing desktop publishing skills with graphic design know-how. Even established professionals can benefit from refreshing software skills or rebranding an existing business or nonprofit. Students will take a series of courses that lead them through logo, type, print, web, and social media marketing design skills. These students will learn about the tools and programs that professional designers use in the workplace, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Wacom tablets, Digital SLR cameras, color printers, and high resolution scanners.
Program Outcomes
CCBC Credential:
Students will earn a CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partical Payment Options (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
Two years.
Students must complete all required courses and 2 elective courses within a 2-year window to receive the Print Design for Professionals Certificate.
Program Requirements
Students must be computer literate and have internet access.
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
2020 CE Academic Catalog - Print Design for Professionals
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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| Course Series: |
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PCA 781
|
Intro to Design Technology |
11
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$85
T-$25/F-$85
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None
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| MAR 145 |
Intro to Graphic Design |
12 |
$98
T- $0/F-$98
|
None |
| PCA 736 |
Photoshop CC |
15 |
$399
T-$160/F-$239
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Textbook included in course costs
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| PCP 455 |
InDesign CC |
15 |
$399
T-$160/F-$239
|
Textbook included in course costs |
| PCP 454 |
Illustrator CC |
15 |
$399
T-$160/F-$239
|
Textbook included in course costs |
| Course Series Totals: |
68 |
$1380
T-$505/F-$875
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| Elective Courses - Pick any 2: |
| ART 007 |
Poster & Print Design |
10 |
$126
T-$25/F-$101
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None |
| ARB 183 |
Intro to Digital SLR Photography |
10 |
$95
T-$0/F-$95
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None |
| MAR 002 |
Branding Your Business |
12 |
$137
T-$20/F-$117
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None |
| ART 018 |
Create an Online Design Portfolio |
15 |
$148
T-$25/F-$123
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None |
| ART 679 |
Creating a Successful Arts Business |
5 |
$89
T-$20/F-$69
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None
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| PCA 631 |
Adobe Lightroom: Editing, Managing, and Printing |
8 |
$85
T-$0/F$85
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None |
| Elective Course Totals: |
11-35 |
$174-$285
T-$20-$50
F-$164-$240
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| Required & Elective Course Totals: |
79-103 |
$1554-$1665
T- $525-$555
F- $1039-$1115
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Additional Information
Course Substitutions
Credit courses: ADIM - ARTD 110 2D Design or Typography ARTD 142
Additional Expenses:
Printing costs for PCA 631, Adobe Lightroom course are approximately $100
Career Opportunities
Entry level graphic design positions, promotion opportunities for mid-level professionals. Self-employed/freelance students will have the capability to rework digital and print marketing materials.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA . Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicareercoach.com/.
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