Davis Technical College

Web and Graphic Design

Business and Technology

The Web and Graphic Design program prepares students for entry-level employment in the diverse fields of web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. Students learn to develop websites using industry-standard programming languages, create both print and digital collateral using industry-standard visual design software, and implement effective marketing campaigns using industry best practices. Students create a diverse portfolio of work throughout the program that demonstrates their skills to potential employers.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$3,000

Includes: Tuition (@ 900 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

Tuition and Fees – listed by course
Books and Materials – listed by course

High School Cost Estimate

$386

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

Annual Fee: $40
Digital Book Access Fee: $346

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

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Program Contact
Business and Technology

Christine Fresh
801-593-2040

Program Length: 900 hours: 13 months @ 18hrs/wk; 19 months @ 12hrs/wk; 9 months @ 24hrs/wk

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mon

8am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm

Tue

8am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm

Wed

8am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm

Thu

8am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm

Fri

8am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
Complete program placement assessments as noted below.

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	250 - 300	3 years
ACT English or Reading	21+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 1010 B or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	B or Higher	2 years
SAT	550	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

MATH REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic)	250 - 300	3 years
ACT Math	21+	5 years
College Transcripts - Math Classes	Math 1010 B or higher	5 years
GED Math	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts (Secondary Math) ^*	B or Higher	2 years
SAT Math	525	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

PREPARATION AND STUDY Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:: Next Generation Accuplacer MATH (Arithmetic); Next Generation Accuplacer READING

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Visual Communication using Adobe Illustrator CC
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Visual Communication using Adobe InDesign CC
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Visual Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) CC 2015 - Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) CC 2015 - Adobe InDesign
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) CC 2015 - Photoshop
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) CC 2015 - Premiere Pro

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

3D Graphics
Design and Visual Communications
Digital Media IA
Introduction to Graphic Communications
Web Development 1A

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Web and Graphic Design program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Utah State University
Southern Utah University
Utah Valley University
Ensign Business College
Utah Tech University

84%Placement Rate

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Program Faculty

FT Omar Bravo – Lead Faculty
B.S. in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University
801-593-2208

FT Hannah Scharton
Certificate from Davis Technical College
801-593-2355

FT Lily Yang
M.A. in Computational Linguistics from Brigham Young University
801-593-2509

FT Shila Leech
B.A. in Multimedia Technology from Weber State University
801-593-2151

PT Gretchen Thomas

PT Sean Childers Gray

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.