Davis Technical College

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

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.

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

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

Fees Description – by program

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

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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 (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

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
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
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	3 years
SAT Math	525	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.

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

84%Placement Rate

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COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES

Program Faculty

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

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 Hannah Scharton
Certificate from Davis Technical College

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.