Graphic design
Certificate, undergraduate
Designing your future
In this program, you’ll dive into graphic design from the ground up by learning about visual communications and systems, design process and research, implicit and explicit messaging in text and images as well as decision-making processes for your creations.
In U of I’s Department of Art and Design, students learn by doing. Here, our students create art and design work that prompts reflection, questions societal norms and addresses the needs of diverse environments.
Overview
Related Topics
Think creatively
Degree fit
This certificate could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy the creative process
- Want to help design a client’s vision
- Are interested in learning more about research methods
Career outcomes
Current job openings
658 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Graphic Designers
$61,254 - Web and Digital Interface Designers
$113,257 - Art Directors
$92,553 - Web Developers
$96,620 - Special Effects Artists and Animators
$88,173
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- American Institute of Graphic Artists
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements at our Admissions website to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.