The UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate in Graphic & Web Design is an accelerated, full time program that provides comprehensive training in graphic and web design, as well as industry-standard software technologies in a project-based learning environment.
Courses in this one-year program focus on applying graphic and web design methodologies to a variety of mediums, from branding and corporate identity to advertising campaign development, digital illustration and photography, Adobe software training, web design, HTML and CSS coding, to user interface design and content management systems such as WordPress.
In this program, students collaborate with industry professionals and real world clients to gain an advanced understanding of essential Graphic & Web Design software and hardware. The program also focuses on professional development, branding, and business aspects of graphic and web design. As part of the program, students complete a comprehensive portfolio.
For more information, enroll in our online on-demand Information Session, or attend one of our regular in-person meet-and-greets.
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
There will be a $60 fee upon acceptance into the program
- Accredited full time program (5:30pm to 9:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week)
- One-year accelerated study in graphic and web design
- Comprehensive training in industry standard software and hardware
- Project-based learning in a realistic production environment
- Small class sizes and limited seating fosters one-on-one learning
- Financial aid available, VA funding also accepted: UC San Diego Extension Financial Assistance
- Own and be trained on all of your own industry preferred hardware and software (Mac platform, Canon DSLR, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
- Internship opportunities for qualified students (limited)
- UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate in Graphic & Web Design awarded upon successful completion