Enrolling in Penn State's online digital arts certificate program is a great way to take your career or interests in multimedia to the next level. This 15-credit course will help you master the powerful combination of artistic knowledge and technical skills necessary to create professional, high-quality digital portfolios. You'll learn some of the latest production techniques for generating computer-based graphics, digital photography, and media-rich Web productions.
The certificate program goes beyond merely developing your technical proficiencies. The curriculum focuses on enhancing creative problem solving through project-based learning, giving you a very practical, real-world emphasis. You'll create computer-based art and designs relevant to many different career situations employees face.
The certificate in digital arts is ideal for:
- those who want to further their knowledge of and experiences with computer-based graphics, art, digital photography, and media-rich Web design to better pursue individual artistic goals
- individuals who want to strengthen skills in support of professional responsibilities to create, manage, or interact with Web-and/or computer-based art, photography, or multimedia
- individuals seeking an entry-level knowledge of and experience with the problem-solving and technical skills necessary to create computer-based graphics, photos, and multimedia for print work, Web production, design applications, etc., to pursue new career goals
Enhance Your Résumé
Blending art theory with the latest Internet-based technologies, the certificate in digital arts and design is an excellent way to build your digital résumé. The courses can help you develop a specialized set of skills that can be used across industries and professions, skills that will set you apart from others.
If you're already a student, some of the credits you earn in this program may apply toward either an associate or bachelor's degree from Penn State or be transferred to another accredited institution.
Whether your goals are personally or professionally motivated, the Penn State digital arts certificate program will put them within your reach.
