Communication Design: Print Design, Basic Certificate

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Communication Design: Print Design, Basic Certificate
• Communication Design: Web Page Design, Basic Certificate
• Communication Design, Advanced Certificate
• Communication Design, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
COM DSGN 101	Introduction to Communication Design	3
COM DSGN 132	Publication Design	3
COM DSGN 150	Graphic Design I	3
COM DSGN 224	Digital Typography	3
COM DSGN 250	Graphic Design II	3
Total Hours		15

Pathway

This is an example course sequence in earning a degree in Communication 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.

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 1		Hours
COM DSGN 101	Introduction to Communication Design	3
	Hours	3
Semester 2
COM DSGN 224	Digital Typography	3
COM DSGN 150	Graphic Design I	3
	Hours	6
Semester 3
COM DSGN 132	Publication Design	3
COM DSGN 250	Graphic Design II	3
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	15

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.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$29,775
Median 50th Percentile	$43,746
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$64,829

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$14
Median 50th Percentile	$21
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$31

Annual Job Openings

66 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 less	41.48%
A certificate	9.47%
Some college	20.65%
An Associate degree	23.19%
A Bachelor's degree	5.20%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

5.20% continue their education beyond an associate degree