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Digital Design
Undergraduate Certificate

These 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.

Program Highlights
  • 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.
Required Courses

 

  • (3 Credits, CMST 295)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 310)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 311)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 320)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 325)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 341)

 

 

Career Preparation

This program is designed to help you gain experience in digital, animated, and interactive design projects.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

See our Tuition Rates page for details.

Admission Requirements

This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

This program does not have state-specific restrictions.

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