2017-2018 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. 

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Humanities-and-Visual-Arts/Visual-Arts/Design-Interactivity-and-Media-Arts.aspx.

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 WritingThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Humanities/social sciences

ENGL 2450Introduction to LiteratureThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1220Business MathematicsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

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

ENGL 1240Oral and Written ReportsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

ENGL 1310Creative Writing

4.5 credits

ENGL 1320Introduction to Publication

4.5 credits

DIMA 1120Digital Design: Vector

4.5 credits

DIMA 1305Concept Development

4.5 credits

DIMA 1310Typography I

4.5 credits

DIMA 1315Graphic Design Basics

4.5 credits

DIMA 1325Layout

4.5 credits

DIMA 2352Publication Design

4.5 credits