Certificate in Electronic Art & Publishing
- Overview
- Course Requirements
- Certificate Prerequisites
- How To Enroll
Electronic Art & Publishing Certificate
Since Gutenberg first perfected movable type in the 15th century, the basic tools and techniques of graphic arts and publishing evolved slowly over the centuries. In the 1980s, however, the introduction of postscript printers, teamed with personal computers and new art and layout software applications, revolutionized the industry.
Today, publishing professionals are expected to combine skills in a variety of software applications with traditional design and publishing knowledge. This Chancellor's Certificate is for illustrators, designers, art directors, editors, desktop publishers, and others responsible for producing layout and artwork ready to be distributed through a conventional printing process or electronically via the Web.
You'll learn:
- Practical skills in the three major areas of publication production: desktop publishing, graphics, and image editing.
- How to use the desktop publishing and graphics packages required by area employers.
- How to bring your knowledge of traditional design methods into the world of computer technology.
Requirements
A minimum of 48 hours is required - 12 hours from Desktop Publishing, 12 hours from Image Editing, 12 hours from Graphics, and 12 hours from Electives.
Desktop Publishing (minimum 12 hours required)
- Introduction to Desktop Publishing Using InDesign
- Intermediate Applications of InDesign
- Advanced Applications of InDesign
Graphics (minimum 12 hours required)
- Introduction to Computer Graphics Using Illustrator
- Intermediate Applications of Illustrator
- Advanced Applications of Illustrator
Image Editing (minimum 12 hours required)
- Introduction to Image Editing Using Photoshop
- Intermediate Applications of Photoshop
- Advanced Applications of Photoshop
- Advanced Topics in Photoshop: Special Effects
Electives (minimum 12 hours required)
Or any class listed in the categories above.
Prerequisites
You should be proficient with the Windows environment and be able to find files, create folders, organize and manage files and folders, work with multiple windows, and share data between applications via the Clipboard.
Certificate Class Requirements
All classes must be completed through the University of Missouri-St. Louis Computer Education & Training Center within 24 months of submitting the application. If you have completed one or more of these classes through the Computer Education & Training Center in the 24 months prior to completing your application, they may be applied to this certificate. Granting approval for these classes depends on verification of satisfactory completion of each class.
How to Enroll
Complete the application form and return it with your $25 nonrefundable fee to the address indicated. This fee covers processing, recordkeeping, and certificate costs. After the application form and fee are processed, we will send you a confirmation letter and Notification of Completion form. Use this form to keep track of classes you're taking toward your certificate. When you complete your last class, return the Notification form by mail or FAX. We will verify successful completion of all requirements and send you your Chancellor's Certificate in Electronic Art & Publishing.
You can earn the Chancellor's Certificate in Digital Graphics by taking just 30 hours more after you've earned the Electronic Art & Publishing Certificate. See the Digital Graphics certificate information for a course listing.
Note: You will receive CEUs for successful completion of each certificate class and will earn at least 4.8 CEUs when you complete this certificate. The hours you complete in these classes will also be applied toward the 96-hour Chancellor's Certificate on the Computer.
