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Online Award of Completion in Graphic Design

Program Description

The Online Award of Completion in Graphic Design is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to the graphic design profession. Students develop real industry skills which can be used to enhance a current career path, or which can become a firm foundation for further study in the field of graphic design. The Online Award of Completion requires completion of eight undergraduate courses in Graphic Design (prefix GR). Successful completion of these courses can also be credited toward a degree at the Academy of Art University; degree-seeking students must satisfy existing degree requirements.

Please note: The Online Award of Completion requires all courses must be taken online.

Required Courses

(3 units each unless otherwise noted)
FND 113 Sketching for Communication
FND 125 Color and Design
GR 104 Materials, Tools, and Comping Techniques
GR 105 Fundamentals of Graphic Design
GR 122 Typography 1
GR 221 Graphic Design 1
GR 232 Digital Tools 1
GR 332 Digital Tools 2

Course Schedule

The Academy of Art University makes its best effort to post an accurate projected schedule, however, due to unforeseen circumstances the course schedule may change. View Online Course Catalog/Schedule.

Admissions Requirements

Personal Enrichment and Online Award of Completion Students: None

Students entering Degree Programs (AA and BFA) at the Academy of Art University must provide the following:

  1. Domestic Students: Proof of high school graduation (diploma or GED/CHSPE)
  2. International Students: English translated official high school transcript

Online Award of Completion Application Procedure

Upon completion of all required online courses, students must submit a request to receive their award. Please e-mail the following information directly to the Cyber Campus department at online@academyart.edu, or call us at 415.618.3545 or 1.888.431.2787:
- Name and Student ID number
- Certificate of Completion for which you are applying

Upon review of your academic record showing successful completion of the required online courses, your award will be mailed to you. If you have moved, please be sure to update your contact information through ArtSmart, or by contacting Student Services at 415.618.6508 or 1.800.544.ARTS x6508. Or send an email to studentservicesdept@academyart.edu.

Contact

Online: Request Information
Telephone: 1.800.544.ARTS

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