{"id":897,"date":"2020-11-24T13:35:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T18:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=897"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:35:01","slug":"ccp-pathway-graphic-design-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/design\/graphic-design\/ccp-pathway-graphic-design-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"CCP Pathway: Graphic Design Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This certificate program consists of three (3) courses and 216 hours of instruction. The coursework will focus on graphic design principles &amp; concepts utilizing Adobe Design software and web applications for graphic designers. Students can expect to learn about current design and technology. Using state-of-the-art software and resources, the Graphic Arts faculty will train students in all areas of design as well as logo creation, color theory, and newly emerging areas in the field.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Program Location<\/h4>\n<p>All classes are available online or HyFlex. In a HyFlex class, students have the option to attend in person or online. Classes meet 1 evening a week with additional online coursework.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"problem-titles\">The Career Technical Education\/Workforce Development Pathway (CTE\/WCEP)<\/h4>\n<p>Tuition free course hours that lead to technician education certificate, State, or Industry Recognized Credential aligned with a high school career cluster. Students are responsible for the following CFCC fees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parking &amp; Security- $5.00 (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Technology Fee &#8211; $5.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students are responsible for maintaining an active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. This subscription is required for the program and is utilized for assignments that must be completed outside the classroom. There is a student subscription rate available, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Adobe.com <\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility &amp; Admission Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a high school junior or senior<\/li>\n<li>Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses or your principal\u2019s approval<\/li>\n<li>If GPA is lower than 2.8, assessment testing is required<\/li>\n<li>For details on eligibility and admissions requirements, please speak to your high school career counselor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Application Process<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.cfnc.org\/Identity\/Account\/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.cfnc.org%2Fapplication%2FCapeFCC%2FNCCCSCCP%2FCapeFCCAppCCP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> CTE WCEP Online Application <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/01\/CFCC-CCP-CTE_WCEP-Docusign-Instructions-Updated-1.30.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read Approval Form DocuSign Instructions <\/a> before proceeding to next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/na2.docusign.net\/Member\/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=e5171da4-1cd9-4ce7-abdc-34a0fdef7bbc&amp;env=na2&amp;acct=a9fa5465-8c85-4926-94f5-7851b85bee24&amp;v=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Career Technical Approval Form <\/a> (If you are a Home School or Private School Student, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/na2.docusign.net\/Member\/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=bec75da8-2820-49a4-b809-2f381c1406ae&amp;env=na2&amp;acct=a9fa5465-8c85-4926-94f5-7851b85bee24&amp;v=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Homeschool CCP Approval Form <\/a> instead)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>If your school is not listed, please contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> :\n<ul>\n<li>Eugene Ashley High School<\/li>\n<li>Heide Trask High School<\/li>\n<li>Hoggard High School<\/li>\n<li>Laney High School<\/li>\n<li>Mosley Career Readiness Academy<\/li>\n<li>New Hanover High School<\/li>\n<li>Pender Early College High School<\/li>\n<li>Pender High School<\/li>\n<li>Topsail High School<\/li>\n<li>Wilmington Early College High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Students MUST have their parent\u2019s name and email address before clicking to complete the approval form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Please contact a Workforce Development Coordinator at <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> or <a href=\"tel:9103627164\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-7164 <\/a> with questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Next Steps<\/h4>\n<p>Once you have completed your application process (see above*), please contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> to express your intent to enroll in the CTE\/WCEP Graphic Design Pathway.<\/p>\n<h6>Registration Documentation Requirements<\/h6>\n<p>Once you have emailed, <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> slmcl&#101;&#111;d115&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> to express intent to enroll in the CTE\/WCEP Graphic Design Pathway, you will receive an email with additional registration instructions. Below outlines the required documentation required to complete your registration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CTE WCEP Acceptance Letter<\/li>\n<li>Copy of current High School Transcript must be provided<\/li>\n<li>Other documentation may be required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"problem-titles\">Eligibility for Continued Enrollment in CCP (CTE\/WCEP Pathway)<\/h6>\n<p>To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to make progress toward high school graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to make progress toward successful completion of the Workforce Continuing Education pathway as defined by the pathway syllabus.<\/li>\n<li>A student who doesn\u2019t meet these criteria will be subject to the college\u2019s policy for unsatisfactory progress.<\/li>\n<li>For more information about this CCP Pathway application process, available programs, enrollment, and eligibility, please visit your High School Career Counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Graphic Design Program Expectations and Goals<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>The recommended order of courses is: Foundations of Design, Adobe Design Essentials, Website Design and Application<\/li>\n<li>Students can take 1, 2, or all 3 courses in the same semester<\/li>\n<li>Successful completion of all courses is required to receive a certificate<\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/design\/graphic-design\/\"> Please click here <\/a> to learn more about the Graphic Design continuing education certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"iwi-accordion mb-5 mt-5\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-fundamentals\"> <a href=\"#\"> Graphic Design Fundamentals <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"fundamentals\" class=\"\"> Learn the essentials of graphic design! This course covers design principles, color, typography, and visual communication while giving you hands-on practice with tools like Canva. Explore branding, marketing, accessibility, and how emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of design. <\/div> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-essentials\"> <a href=\"#\"> Adobe Essentials <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"essentials\" class=\"\"> Take a comprehensive course on the Adobe Creative Cloud! Students will be introduced to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Firefly, and Adobe Express. Gain the skills to confidently navigate Adobe tools and create your own graphic design projects.<br \/>\n<strong>Equivalent Degree Course:<\/strong> Computer Design Basics GRD 151 <\/div> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-webdesign\"> <a href=\"#\"> Website Design and Application <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"webdesign\" class=\"\"> Are you looking to build and design your own website or digital portfolio? This course covers the essentials of web design and development, including UX design, web graphics, page layout, animation, and AI tools. By the end, you\u2019ll have the skills to create and maintain a professional website or digital portfolio with a polished, cohesive design.<br \/>\n<strong>Equivalent Degree Course:<\/strong> Intro to Web Graphics WED 111 <\/div>  <\/div> <p><em>*Courses are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. <\/em><\/p> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <h5 class=\"iwi-target-container1\"> <a href=\"#\"> Additional Information and Resources <\/a> <\/h5> <div id=\"container1\" class=\"\"> <h6>Accessing CFCC online<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>It is required to use your MyCFCC and CFCC email<\/li>\n<li>Once class begins, all email communications will be via CFCC email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Directions for setting up your account<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/cfcc.edu\"> https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/ <\/a> <\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cMyCFCC\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cFirst Time User\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Follow prompts provided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Accessing Canvas<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/cfcc.edu\"> https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/ <\/a> <\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cMyCFCC\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Log into \u201cMYCFCC\u201d (*account must be created, see above to create your account)<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cMy Classes\/Canvas\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For assistance with user name, passwords, or setting up your MY CFCC, please contact the IT HelpDesk at <a href=\"tel:9103624357\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-4357 <\/a> or <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;h&#101;lp&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> h&#101;lp&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> \n<h6>Program &amp; Course Registration Information<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"\/job-training\/design\/graphic-design\/\"> CFCC Graphic Design Webpage <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/filtered\/course\/graphic_design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Course Registration-Direct Link <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>COVID-19<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Students and instructors must wear face coverings and exercise social distancing at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are not complying with COVID policies will be asked to leave class and will be referred to student services before allowed to return to class. 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