The certificate in graphic design fundamentals provides a foundation in the skills required to work as a professional designer. Visual design, typography, and conceptual skills, are used in developing work that is functional and meets predetermined outcomes. There is a focus on addressing the needs of the target audience through research and user testing to assess the effectiveness of a design solution.


Essential Knowledge and Skills
Outcomes
- Follow a design process that leads to consistent effective results.
- Set typography with clear hierarchy that makes content more readable.
- Make images that clearly communicate ideas and information to others.
- Use industry-standard design software to efficiently complete design work.
- Prepare design files that are production-ready.

- Junior Production Artist
- Design Assistant
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Marketing Production Artist
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BYU-Pathway degree programs (offered in partnership with and granted from BYU-Idaho) are made up of a series of certificates, general and religious education courses, and electives.
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Students who complete an associate degree in family history research may continue on and earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.