Certificate Programs for Graphic Design in Philadelphia, PA

The Art Institute Philadelphia

• The Art Institute is a network of schools around the country with campuses in many large cities, including Philadelphia. The Art Institute of Philadelphia offers a well-rounded graphic design program for individuals who wish to gain a certificate in graphic design. In classes, students study design, typeface and color theory on software used in the graphic design industry. Students combine their knowledge to express creative messages with logos, packaging, web sites and more. Classes are offered in the evening and on weekends.

  The Art Institute of Philadelphia
  1622 Chestnut Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
  215-567-7080
  artinstitutes.edu

University of Phoenix

• The University of Phoenix has three campuses in the Philadelphia area and offers classes during the day, on weekends and during the evening. The Visual Communication Certificate is available to undergraduate students at the University of Phoenix who are not in the Graphic Design program but are interested in learning how to express themselves creatively using software for visual communication. Students learn how to use software to create web sites, advertising media, presentations and more. The program is offered at every campus but is contingent on the number of students enrolled. If a sufficient number of students do not enroll, the program does not continue until the number is reached. The number varies from one campus to another.

  University of Phoenix Center City Campus
  30 South 17th Street
  Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  267-234-2000
  phoenix.edu

University of the Arts

• The University of the Arts Philadelphia has a tradition of teaching students the creative arts for more than 130 years. Their certificate programs are offered for adults who want specialized training in a specific professional field. The certificate program in print and web design, both media forms that are considered graphic design, gives students the practical skills they need to become business professionals in the industry. Students work with Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator and other software to build strong portfolios to show future employers.

  University of the Arts
  320 South Broad Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19102
  215-717-6006
  uarts.edu