- Suncoast Technical College
- Digital Design
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Program Overview (Learn More...)
Get your career started in the graphic design and marketing industry! Gain the skills necessary to work as a freelance graphic designer or a join marketing firm!
The Digital Design Program provides a strong foundation in the diverse field of graphic design. You will learn both theory and hands-on application in producing electronically generated media that can be used in print, websites, and digitally.
You will learn how to master industry-standard programs and create compelling and creative designs through this program. Digital Design graduates work as Graphic Designers, Desktop Publishers, and more.
Course Sequence
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Program Details
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Counselor and Instructor
JONATHAN FLEEMAN, School Counselor
FAITH KELLER, Instructor
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Campus Location
Sarasota
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Course Hours
- 12 months (1200 hours)
- Full-time
- Daytime classes only
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Entrance/Exit Requirements
Reading, math, and language competencies are pre-assessed. The required basic skills grade levels are Reading-9, Math-9, Language-9, and must be met prior to program completion.
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Industry Certifications/State Credentials
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Illustrator
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - InDesign
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Photoshop (Creative Cloud 2015 or later)
Issued by: Adobe Systems
OBTAINMENT TIME FRAME: In program
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Careers & Salaries
For specific occupation information, including wages, employment trends and more, visit the following links:
Computer User Support Specialists
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1232.00Desktop Publishers
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-9031.00Special Effects Artists and Animators
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1014.00Graphic Designers
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1024.00For other O*Net Online information, please visit:
www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/SOC/
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NOTE: Students accepted into a Business Program, who have COMPLETED coursework in Digital Information Technology and have earned the Microsoft 2016 (or more recent) bundle certification, to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, may opt out of OTA0040 and move directly into the next course in sequence. Microsoft bundle certifications on versions prior to 2016 will NOT allow a student to be eligible for opting out of OTA0040.