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Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate

Overview

The Computer Graphics Foundation certificate is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Graphic Design. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Graphic Design.

Completion Award
Certificate of Completion
Length of Study
20 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus
Tuition & Fees

College Tuition & Fees

Per Quarter 
2019-2020 		WA-Resident Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only 		Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus 		Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
1 credit $152.13 $166.72 $243.46  $330.00
5 credits $624.65 $697.60 $1,081.30  $1,514.00
12 credits (full-time) $1,331.78 $1,523.22 $2,252.72  $3,124.98
15 credits  $1,493.30 $1,687.05 $2,425.70 $3,308.25

*Amounts above are estimated tuition & fee costs and do not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs.
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees
Approximately $60 - $200 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

What You'll Learn

Prepare for entry-level positions and course studies in desktop publishing, graphic design, illustration, electronic paste-up and in scanning or manipulating visual images.

Planning Guide

Detailed outline of required courses for this program option.

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates are hired as Production assistant, paste-up assistant, design staff, graphics, image or photograph preparation and customer service representative.

Potential employers include: Advertising agencies, publication houses, printing departments, news agencies and print shops.

Get Started

This option is open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements to start this program.

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