Computer Essentials for Graphic Design

All designers are expected to be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Graphic designers must know Adobe InDesign and can no longer ignore the web. If your computer skills have not caught up with the times, this certificate program is for you.

Not all courses are offered every semester.
Links direct you to current offerings.

All courses listed are required in order to complete the certificate program, unless otherwise noted.
Courses can be taken in any order if there are no prerequisites.

Required courses
CTB 002   Introduction to the Macintosh (or similar experience)
CTB 040   Managing the Design Process
CTD 100   Illustrator I
CTD 111   Illustrator II: Graphic Design
CTD 121   Illustrator III: Graphic Design
CTD 200   Photoshop I
CTD 211   Photoshop II: Graphic Design
CTD 250   Power User
CTD 520   InDesign I
CTD 525   Interactive Design for Tablets and Smartphones

Students interested in a Professional Development Certificate of completion must file an affidavit form after completing the first course in the certificate. This will also enable you to obtain your official FIT ID. To access the form log into your account at https://myfit.fitnyc.edu, in your student tab click on Online Information System, in the Main Menu click on Student, then click Online Certificate Declaration and proceed to declare your non-credit certificate.