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Undergraduate Certificate Digital Design

Digital Design
Undergraduate Certificate
AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer up to 9 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Gain experience in digital, animated, and interactive design projects in this certificate program.

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.

Six 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)

Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

 

 

Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Web & Digital Design

If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in web and digital design.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

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.

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