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Program Overview

digital media design

Digital Content Design and Production Certificate


Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts Division,
Room B213, (847) 543-2040

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/comdv/digital-media-and-design
Degree: Certificate
Plan 23TP

This certificate is designed for students seeking immediate employment in digital media and social media marketing. It is the second of a series of two certificates that prepare students to become social media-savvy visual designers, writers, and/or content producers for marketing and digital media. The certificate trains students in designing and producing digital written and visual content such as articles, graphics and photos, videos, webpages, and podcasts. It provides students with the opportunity to implement a brand identity design system in support of a personal brand campaign or a marketing strategy for a business through its required advanced-level classes and internship.

Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

14 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course^

College Success Seminar

2

course

Introduction to Graphic Design

3

course

Typography

3

course

Digital Video Editing

3

course

Digital Photography I

3

Second Semester

12 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Web Design and Development

3

course

Advanced Electronic Graphic Publishing

3

course

Professional Communication or

course

Writing for New Media

3

course

Job Readiness Skills

1

course

Internship I

2

Total Hours for Certificate

26

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact an academic success advisor or the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts Division at (847) 543-2040.