NOTICE:

Campus is open, and we are enrolling! For information regarding regarding COVID-19 and Davis Tech, please click here.

Web and Graphic Design

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.

Enroll in Web and Graphic Design

Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$2,800

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.

High School Cost Estimate

$40

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

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

Don’t let paying for college be a barrier to your education. It’s time to change your life.

Program Contact
Business and Technology

  • Christine Fresh
  • 801-593-2040
Program Length: 900 hours
19 months @ 12hrs/wk
9 months @ 24hrs/wk
Enrollment Type:
Year-Round
Training Location:
Main Campus
Web and Graphic Design
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 (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Refer to page 2 of the program Admissions Requirements to see if you qualify. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. Once you have paid your application fee, you may email your transcripts to the Assessment Center for review or bring them with you when you are ready to enroll in a program.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
MATH REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation
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.
  • Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services

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
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

Outcomes

95%Placement Rate


Utah Job Outlook

COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES

Program Faculty

  • FT Lily Yang
  • M.A. in Computational Linguistics from Brigham Young University
  • 801-593-2509
  • FT Omar Bravo
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University
  • 801-593-2208
  • FT Shila Leech
  • B.A. in Multimedia Technology from Weber State University
  • 801-593-2151
  • PT Cathleen Herbert
  • Master's Degree from University of Phoenix
  • PT Sheila Gardner
  • Associate's Degree from Stevens Henegar College

*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.