Electronic Publishing and Design

Electronic Publishing and Design

This certificate prepares students for careers in electronic publishing and web design. This includes instruction in basicweb design, page layout, vector graphics, photo manipulation, file preparation, epublishing and interactive design, using the latest equipment and software available.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Compare and contrast legal, social and commercialpolicies regarding new media piracy.

• Define intellectual property and describe the basicprinciples of copyright legalities.

• Create and export multimedia and interactive documentsusing Adobe InDesign.

• Prepare, design and publish documents for specific digitaldevices using Adobe InDesign Design and utilize propervector graphics using Adobe Illustrator.

• Prepare images with correct resolution appropriate forvideo and animation using Adobe Photoshop.

• Design and create functional web pages and websites witha professional appearance using Adobe Dreamweaver.

Basic Graphic Design Certificate

17 units

This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 10-12 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.