Digital Design 1 & 2

Digital Design 1 – Hours: 600, approximately 20 weeks Cost: Tuition is approximately $1,700 plus books & fees

Digital Design 2– Hours: 600, approximately 20 weeks Cost: Tuition is approximately $1,700 plus books & fees

Testing Requirements: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

Digital Design 1 & 2 Master Plan of Instruction

Mission: The mission of the Digital Design 1 and 2 programs is to prepare students for careers in the growing fields of traditional commercial print, web publishing, and interactive communication within the many industries in today’s marketplace.

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What you’ll learn

  • Fundamentals of print, web and interactive media production
  • Advertising psychology
  • Elements and Principles of Design, including typography and color theory
  • Windows and Macintosh operating systems
  • Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver
  • Skills to develop real world projects and presentations for print and digital portfolios
  • Employability skills to prepare for school-to-work transition
Digital Design 1
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A OTA0040 Information Technology Assistant 150 hrs
B GRA0024 Production Assistant 150 hrs
C GRA0025 Digital Assistant Designer 300 hrs

Digital Design 2

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A GRA0026 Graphic Designer 300 hrs
B GRA0027 Media Designer 300 hrs

Industry Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Associate in: Photoshop, Flash, & Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Certified Expert in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, & Flash

Employment Opportunities

  • Printing companies, newspapers
  • Real estate promotional publishers
  • Screen printers, billboard and sign companies
  • In-house art departments, marketing firms
  • Advertising agencies
  • Exhibition/tradeshow display companies

Starting Salaries

Vary, ranging from $18,000 to 25,000*
*Based on local industry information

Recent Employers of Graduates:

  • New program begins in August 2011. Employment data not yet available.

Placement Rate* – N/A
Completion Rate* – N/A Licensure Pass Rate* – N/A

For employment information, visit http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1024.00
*Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.

Required Book List

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete a Lake Tech application
  3. Take the TABE and/or placement tests
  4. Meet with a counselor
  5. Register and pay tuition and fees
  6. Purchase books and supplies
  7. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class

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