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Digital Arts

Graphic & Web Design

Develop your creative and professional skills with courses in graphic and web design.

Transform Ideas Into Impact
Get training in Digital Arts and Creative Strategy. You'll master design principles and build skills in art direction, branding, digital marketing, and user experience. Through core courses, electives, an internship and a portfolio building course, you'll get hands on experience with real-world projects and industry-standard tools. 
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Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at unex-digital@ucsd.edu.

Graphic & Web Design Programs & Certificates

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Digital Design and Creative Strategy

Build your design, branding, and UX skills with expert-led projects and flexible pacing—perfect for beginners and career changers.

Duration
9-24 Months
Cost
$5,955

Graphic & Web Design Courses

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
ART-40527

Adobe Illustrator

Gain experience in using Adobe Illustrator for digital and web design.

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
ART-40311

Adobe Photoshop

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
DSGN-40004

Art Direction and Design Project Management

Master creative leadership and project management skills to execute compelling campaigns and lead design projects with confidence. 

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
DSGN-40002

Branding and Identity Design

Build standout brand identities with our hands-on course, covering logo design, color theory, and modern branding tools. 

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
DSGN-40000

Foundations of Design

Learn essential design principles, tools, and techniques in the engaging 10-week online course for creatives. 

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
ART-40665

Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
WCWP-40313

Self-Editing and Publishing for the Web

Units
3.00
Cost
$605.00
ART-40535

User Interface Design

Design intuitive, engaging UIs. Learn to plan, prototype, and build user interfaces that inspire and guide, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00