2015-2016 Catalog

Publication Writing and Design (PWDCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree:  General Studies (GSAAS)

Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement offers students and returning professionals the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in print publication design.  Students receive instruction in creative and technical writing, copy and content editing, and the foundational techniques of layout and print design.  Students completing this certificate of achievement may seek employment in corporate communications, copywriting, marketing support, or magazine and book design.    

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

40.5

Total credit hours required

54.0

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

ENGL 1220Technical WritingONLINE

4.5

Humanities/social sciences

ENGL 2450Introduction to LiteratureONLINE

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1220Business MathematicsONLINE

4.5

Major requirements for Publication Writing and Design (40.5 credit hrs.)

ENGL 1240Oral and Written ReportsONLINE

4.5

ENGL 1310Creative Writing

4.5

ENGL 1320Introduction to Publication

4.5

DIMA 1100Desktop Publishing Basics - InDesign

4.5

DIMA 1120Digital Design: Vector

4.5

DIMA 1305Concept Development

4.5

DIMA 1310Typography I

4.5

DIMA 1325Layout

4.5

DIMA 2352Publication Design

4.5