Communication Design, Advanced Certificate

College(s):

Kennedy-King

Program Code: 0166

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
COM DSGN 101Introduction to Communication Design3
COM DSGN 102Website Design I3
COM DSGN 104Digital Photography3
COM DSGN 132Publication Design3
COM DSGN 150Graphic Design I3
COM DSGN 202Website Design II3
COM DSGN 212Motion Graphics I3
COM DSGN 213Motion Graphics II3
COM DSGN 224Digital Typography3
COM DSGN 250Graphic Design II3
Total Hours30

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Communications Design. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If the pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate in Print Design, a Basic Certificate in Web Page Design, an Advanced Certificate in Communication Design.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
COM DSGN 101 Introduction to Communication Design 3
COM DSGN 104 Digital Photography 3
 Hours6
Semester 2
COM DSGN 224 Digital Typography 3
COM DSGN 150 Graphic Design I 3
 Hours6
Semester 3
COM DSGN 102 Website Design I 3
COM DSGN 132 Publication Design 3
COM DSGN 212 Motion Graphics I 3
COM DSGN 250 Graphic Design II 3
 Hours12
Semester 4
COM DSGN 202 Website Design II 3
COM DSGN 213 Motion Graphics II 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours30

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Job Description

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$40,669
Median 50th Percentile$61,354
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$83,322

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$20
Median 50th Percentile$29
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$40

Annual Job Openings

48 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less41.48%
A certificate9.47%
Some college20.65%
An Associate degree23.19%
A Bachelor's degree5.20%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

5.20% continue their education beyond an associate degree