Graphic Design Certificate
Bramson ORT College offers an extensive Graphic Design program which covers all major graphic and web applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash. Graphic design is an essential program for creative individuals who wish to work in today’s design industry.
Students at Bramson ORT College learn in state-of-the-art computer laboratories and are taught by experienced instructors familiar with the design industry. Furthermore, available to all graphic design students are modern Mac labs, equipped with fully integrated networking, high-speed Internet, and updated professional software.
Students will study web design in conjunction with graphic and visual communications courses, which will give them the extra edge necessary to create modern, high-tech web sites and web development projects.
Credits obtained by students while in the Graphic Design Certificate program are transferable to two-year and four-year programs at Bramson ORT College and other colleges and universities worldwide. In order to earn the Graphic Design Certificate at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 30 credits.
| Program: |
Graphic Design Certificate |
| Program Length: |
30 semester credits |
| Entrance Dates: |
Rolling Semesters |
| Offered: |
Queens & Brooklyn Campuses |
| Admission Requirements: |
Admission to the Bramson ORT College Graphic Design Program is open to all students who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies.
High School Diploma or GED is required |
| Department: |
More Information
Computer Technology Department
Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5800
Email: computer@bramsonort.edu |
| Graphic Design |
15 Credits |
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| Required Major Courses |
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| CP101 |
Introduction to Programming Logic & Design |
3 Credits |
| CP191 |
Web Design |
3 Credits |
| CP280 |
Visual Communications |
3 Credits |
| CP281 |
Computer Imaging and Illustration |
3 Credits |
| CP282 |
Web Animation |
3 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses |
6 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses (select two) |
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| CP260 |
Advanced Computer Applications |
3 Credits |
| CP283 |
Presentation Graphics |
3 Credits |
| SS101 |
Keyboarding I |
3 Credits |
| SS125 |
Desktop Publishing |
3 Credits |
| Required Liberal Arts |
| General Education Courses |
3 Credits |
| EN100 |
English Composition I |
3 Credits |
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| Elective Liberal Arts |
| General Education Courses (Select two) |
9 Credits |
| Select credits from the list of liberal arts courses which are not required liberal arts. |
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Graphic designers use images and type to create a wide array of products, from corporate brochures to CD covers to book jackets and logos. While publishing and advertising are two of the most popular industries when it comes to employing graphic designers, almost every industry relies on the services of graphic designers.
Below you will find a table of average annual salaries for Graphic Designers. Salaries are listed by both position and industry/ sector.
Position |
Average Salary |
Industry / Sector |
Graphic Designer |
$43,540 |
Advertising, public relations and related services |
Graphic Designer |
$36,910 |
Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers |
Graphic Designer |
$36,100 |
Printing and related support activities |
Graphic Designer |
$27,000 |
Website and technology-based services |
Graphic Designer |
$24,500 |
Fashion |
Graphic Designer |
$45,870 |
Specialized design services |
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* Salaries provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center
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