Publication Writing and Design (PWDCE)

Location(s): Online

Award: Certificate of Achievement

Academic Focus Area: Creative Arts and Design

This certificate of achievement offers students and returning professionals the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in print publication design. Students receive instruction in creative and technical writing, copy and content editing, and the foundational techniques of layout and print design. Students completing this certificate of achievement may seek employment in corporate communications, copywriting, marketing support, or magazine and book design.

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 54.0

Recommended Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 40.5 credits

ENGL 1240 - Oral and Written Reports 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1310 - Creative Writing 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1320 - Introduction to Publication 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1120 - Digital Design: Vector 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1305 - Concept Development 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1310 - Typography I 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1315 - Graphic Design Basics 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1325 - Layout 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2352 - Publication Design 4.5 Credits

Certificate of Achievement General Education Requirements - 13.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for a Certificate of Achievement. Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Communication course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Recommended Curriculum Plan

Publication Writing and Design (PWDCE)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Quarter 1
DIMA 1120 - Digital Design: Vector 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1305 - Concept Development 4.5 Credits
Communication General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Communication general education course options.
Quarter 2
DIMA 1315 - Graphic Design Basics 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1310 - Typography I 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1240 - Oral and Written Reports 4.5 Credits
Quarter 3
DIMA 1325 - Layout 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1320 - Introduction to Publication 4.5 Credits
Quantitative/Numeracy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills general education course options.
Quarter 4
DIMA 2352 - Publication Design 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1310 - Creative Writing 4.5 Credits
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize, define, and execute core elements of craft across multiple genres.
Participate in and foster writing communities based on the mutual exchange of support and actionable feedback.
Confidently present their own work orally and for publication.
Edit and prepare content for print and digital publication.