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Undergraduate Certificate

Visual Design

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About This Program
Program at a Glance
Project LaunchBox™
Admissions & Financial Aid
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About This Program

Students in the Visual Design certificate program get an introduction to the language of design and gain experience with industry-standard tools used in creative projects. The program gives students a working perspective on aesthetic design and the ability to use professional workflows and software to bring their ideas to life.

Named one of the Top Design Schools — Graphic Design USA, 2024

Upcoming Start Dates

  • October 28
  • November 25
  • January 6
  • February 3

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Program at a Glance

WAYS TO LEARN

Campus + Online

DEGREE LEVEL

Undergraduate Certificate Program

RELATED PROGRAMS

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Design & Art Theory - This course provides an understanding of composition, design, art, basic color, and graphics through a study of varied artistic styles and their sociological and psychological effects throughout history.

Graphic Principles ‐ This course emphasizes vector graphic design from a production point of view, as students gain a thorough understanding of input/output techniques, color theory, and tools for graphic design and image creation.

Color Theory ‐ Students will review methods and techniques for using color to create impact as well as necessary color-correction practices for the various delivery options.

Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™

Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Project Launchbox

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Included Components

  • Apple MacBook
  • 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Apple USB-C to USB Adapter

Admissions & Financial Aid

A Different Admissions Process

No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.

Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.

Accelerated Pace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.

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Funding Your Education

Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.

Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.

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