Certificate in Graphic Design
Ken Gordon School of Communication, Creative and Digital Media
Digital Media and Communication
Programme Description
The Certificate in Graphic Design will develop students’ basic skills in the latest technologies, while building a foundation in design. Participants will learn the elementary theories of layout, type, colour and illustration, which will enable them to produce flyers, call cards, banners, and graphics for social media posts, to name a few.
Requirements
Minimum entry into the certificate is three (3) CSEC passes with Grades I, II, (and III after 1998); English A must be one of them.
Mature Entry: Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also considered for admission. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae and a portfolio of their work with the application form. The Department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue the certificate programme.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | GRDE 122 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| Course in the Major | GRDE 129 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| Course in the Major | GRDE 130 | Typography I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | GRDE 153 | Image Manipulation | 3 |
| Course in the Major | GRDE 182 | Vector Graphics | 3 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 15 |
Additional Information
Semester
September & January Semesters
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
No
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
North Learning Centre & City Campus
Email:
DMAC@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 8612
