Davis Technical College in Utah

Web and Graphic Design

Business and Technology

Web and Graphic Design is one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying careers in the creative field today. The Web and Graphic Design program at Davis Tech employs both creative and technical skills while designing websites, creating custom graphics, writing code, and developing dynamic marketing campaigns. By combining classroom experience with real-world projects, this program is for students seeking careers in web development, graphic design, and digital marketing.

To prepare students to compete in the high-tech industry, students learn to both write code for websites (HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP) as well as utilize the industry-standard Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Successful completion of this certificate program provides students with entry-level skills for employment in the incredibly diverse web development, graphic design, and digital marketing industry.

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Cost Summary

$45	Adult college admission fee
$40	High School Cost (estimated) \| View details
$2,617	Student tuition and fees ^**
$104	Estimated books and materials ^*
$18	Certificate Processing Fee Paid upon program completion

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Program Advisors
Business and Technology

Christine Fresh
801-593-2040
Email

Program Length:: 900 hours (10 months)

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:

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:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only).
Complete program placement assessments as noted below.

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Reading	70	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 244	3 years
ACT English or Reading	16+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 955 C or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	C or Higher	3 years
SAT	530	3 years
TABE 11/12 Reading	569 - 596	3 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 Math	90	3 years
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	3 years
SAT Math	525	3 years
TABE 11/12 Math	657 - 729	3 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.

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’s 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
Dixie State University

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Program Faculty

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

Omar Bravo
B.S. in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University
801-593-2208
Email

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

Cathleen Herbert
Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University
Email

Sheila Gardner
Associate's Degree from Stevens Henegar College
Email

^*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.

Enrollment Steps

Complete college application and pay fee

Complete Placement Assessments
— if applicable —

Meet with Student Services for program instructions

Complete Orientation or Program Packet

Meet with Financial Aid Department (if appropriate)

Pay tuition and fees

Purchase textbooks and materials

Start classes