Graphic & Interactive Design Certificate

Students enrolled in CDIA’s Graphic and Interactive Design program will learn design concepts, become proficient in design tools, and lay the groundwork for a rewarding, creative career in design. Our curriculum combines traditional elements of design – type, color, and layout – with the latest design software – InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash – to give you a comprehensive education in graphic and interactive design.

At CDIA, you’ll be taught by working professionals, who bring their real-world experience to the classroom, creating a bridge between the craft of design and the industry. You’ll learn about the practical realities of building and sustaining a design career, and you’ll make valuable contacts, while you build your design portfolio.

Many of the classes at CDIA are project-based, giving you a chance to try out your new skills and gain a realistic perspective on how great design happens. And at CDIA, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Design students may take part in a four-week Production Practicum, creating a design project for a real-world client under the direction of a professional designer. You’ll gain confidence, refine your skills, and get a better understanding of the career you’re training for.