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Digital Design
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online digital design certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus provides you with entry-level skills for a career in digital and computer graphics design. The project-centric program exposes you to elements of design, electronic publishing, image editing, illustration graphics, motion graphics, ethical and legal considerations, digital design applications, theories, industry best practices, and design techniques, as well as to various career paths.
- Build skills: Gain entry-level skills for a career in digital and computer graphics design.
- Explore the fundamentals: Learn the principles, practices, techniques, and theories that govern web and digital design.
- Develop your skills: Learn about digital image editing tools, create new images, and edit existing images.
- Gain hands-on experience: Create interactive products that integrate images, sound, video, and animation.
- Learn technique: Create electronic publications for various media formats following fundamental design principles.
- Create graphics: Apply concepts of vector image composition to create professional digital media.
- (3 Credits, CMST 295)
- (3 Credits, CMST 310)
- (3 Credits, CMST 311)
- (3 Credits, CMST 320)
- (3 Credits, CMST 325)
- (3 Credits, CMST 341)
This program is designed to help you gain experience in digital, animated, and interactive design projects.
No previous experience is needed.
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.