Graphic Design +
Get started on the path to an exciting career in the creative sector with CCV’s graphic design certificate.
Overview
You’ll take courses in studio arts, design, and digital technology, evolving your skills to incorporate design theory and sophisticated problem-solving. The program culminates in the creation of a professional portfolio showcasing your talent. The graphic design certificate will set you up to continue your education or start working in the field.
- Outcomes
- Transfer Pathways
- Explore Careers
With a CCV certificate in graphic design, you’ll have the chance to:
- Create a wide variety of graphic design projects
- Effectively employ digital technologies used in the graphic design profession
- Curate a professional portfolio of selected finished work
- Explore pathways for continued education and career opportunities
If you choose to complete an associate degree and want to continue your education further, CCV has agreements with other institutions across Vermont and throughout the region to make transferring seamless, easy, and affordable.
Students who graduate from CCV with a design and media studies degree can choose from many transfer pathways into bachelor’s degrees, including 2+2 pathways that guarantee just 60 more credits after earning an associate degree. Additionally, the Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a partnership that provides guaranteed admission and seamless transfer from CCV to participating Vermont colleges and universities.
For a full list of transfer pathways from CCV’s associate degrees, view the transfer pathways search tool.
Related Programs
CCV programs are stackable, meaning they build on one another as you progress toward your goals. The credits you earn in your graphic design certificate can be applied to:
- Design & Media Studies A.A.
Classes you take in the certificate will apply to your degree program through a clearly mapped pathway.
