Digital Design

Locations: Lehi

Program length
15 months

Total cost
$3,760

Registration opens
December 9, 2024

Locations
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This program provides education and training in preparation for employment in Information Technology. Throughout the program, students apply classroom theory to computer hardware and software, mobile devices, operating systems, networking, security, cloud technology and other technologies relevant to the industry.

Through a combination of simulations, hands-on and virtual labs, students will apply techniques for technology deployment, support, maintenance and troubleshooting. This training can be used as a step to gain valuable industry recognized certifications including CompTIA A+ and Network+. Additional certification opportunities may include CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux and more.

The Digital Design program provides a strong foundation in the diverse fields of a graphic designer. Students learn theory and experience hands-on application in the production of electronically generated media for print, television, film, websites, and mobile computing.

In the coursework, students design creative collateral for companies and/or clients. Course topics include graphic design, UX design, design principles, photography, image manipulation, illustration, desktop publishing, and motion design with skills in video production, animation, motion graphics, interactive design, small business marketing, and a final portfolio.

Students gain the skills necessary for entry-level employment in creative careers and learn industry practices, graphic design, illustration, photography, motion graphics & animation, and front-end web designs. Students work with the Adobe Creative Cloud software to develop literacy and production skills.

80% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

70% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $39k-$54k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more

Registration: This program is considered “non-term”, which means there are multiple registration dates throughout the year. Here are the registration dates with the correlating start date:

REGISTRATION DATE:July 29, 2024September 30, 2024December 9, 2024February 24, 2025May 12, 2025
NEXT START DATE: August 15, 2024October 7, 2024January 6, 2025March 3, 2025June 2, 2025
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Minimum Age Requirement:
17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
  • Must meet with an Admissions Advisor
  • Proficient in digital literacy and computer skills
  • High school students should coordinate with their high school counselor prior to registration.
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
March 2024Lehi Campus – Bldg B2103/4/2024Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
June 2024Lehi Campus – Bldg B2106/3/2024Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
August 2024Lehi Campus – Bldg B2108/15/2024Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
October 2024Lehi Campus – Bldg B21010/4/2024Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
January 2025Lehi Campus – Bldg B2101/6/2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
March 2025Lehi Campus – Bldg B2103/3/2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
June 2025Lehi Campus – Bldg B2106/2/2025Varies depending on completion of program requirements7:30 AM10:30 AMM-Th; F-Hybrid
11:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
6:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th; F-Hybrid
Schedule Notes:This program is a HYBRID program. Students attend class Monday through Thursday at their registered time. On Friday, students will be assigned a HYBRID assignment to complete outside of class. All Hybrid assignments must be completed and submitted by 7:30 am on the following Monday for credit, otherwise the student will receive an absence.
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Total hours: 900

Course Descriptions
 
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit)Course Fees
Beginning Graphic Design9030$360.00$60.00
Intermediate Graphic Design12040$480.00$0.00
Advanced Graphic Design12040$480.00$0.00
Motion Design12040$480.00$0.00
Interactive Design12040$480.00$0.00
Web Essentials9030$360.00$0.00
UX Design12040$480.00$0.00
Professional Development12040$480.00$0.00
TOTALS:900300$3,600.00$60.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$3,600.00
Application Fee: $0.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Total Course Fees:$60.00
Required Materials:$60.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
Total:$3,760.00
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Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.

Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Online (internet) connectivity for at home learning1 This program is a hybrid program and requires online learning as well as virtual attendance each Friday. Access to a internet connectivity is required. $0.00
32gb Flashdrive1Included in Course Fees
Website Hosting and Domain Fees1Personal WordPress website hosting and domain fee for one (1) year$60.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$60.00
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Digital Design

Do students get an Adobe certification?
No, but students leave able to demonstrate valuable skills in the Adobe products.

Is the work in this program lecture or project oriented?
We focus on projects to learn the skills needed in the industry. While classroom lectures and instruction is there to learn the software, it’s important that students apply what they learn to projects.

Do I need to purchase an Adobe Creative License for work completed at home?
No, this program includes an Adobe Creative Cloud license for all adult students. Accordingly, the program is designed to have enough time in class to complete all their projects in the program.

How to Apply

Submit MTECH Application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Digital Design after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.

Learn more about the assessment HERE

Meet with an Admissions Advisor

Appointments can be scheduled HERE

Register for Digital Design

Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.

Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.

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Entrance Assessment

Program length
15 mos
Total cost
$3,760
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Course Descriptions

Beginning Graphic Design
In the Beginning Graphic Design course, students establish foundations in design principles, photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This course introduces how to operate current industry software and how to analyze design using basic design principles and theory taught in the course. Students who complete this course are able to perform basic functions in graphic design software, such as sections, layers, program hotkeys, and shortcuts.
Intermediate Graphic Design
In the Intermediate Graphic Design course, students build on knowledge from the Beginning course and practice in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign by completing portfolio quality projects. This course introduces the skills necessary for students to be successful in industry leading graphic design applications and tools. Students who complete this course are able to use a current industry computer application for graphic manipulation, such as combining images and graphics and how to capture those images from digital devices.
Advanced Graphic Design
In the Advanced Graphic Design course, students go through the process of branding an imaginary business from creation of collateral to marketing. This course builds on and develops advanced skills in the leading graphic design applications and tools, such as natural media effects and special effects. Students who complete this course are able to perform fundamental techniques and principles of a variety of unique special effects associated with the enhancement of digital images.
Motion Design
In the Motion Design course, students learn the power of motion in visual communication through video production, animation, and motion graphics. This course introduces the fundamentals of video editing and detailed instruction in the use of non-linear editing programs on desktop computers. Students who complete this course are able to work at the current industry standard 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software.
Professional Development
In the Professional Development course, students learn soft skills including managing a creative business, building portfolios, setting up a freelance business, working as a team, and marketing themselves as a graphic designer.
Interactive Design
In the Interactive Design course, students learn to design for interactivity using basic coding for screens of various devices. The course introduces the basic of HTML and covers commonly used tags, forms, and how to embed and format media. It also introduces students to commonly used HTML editors. The course also teaches how to publish a variety of content types to the internet. Students who complete this course are able to operate current industry web page design software to develop and publish HTML web pages.
Web Essentials
The UX Design course teaches basic principles and techniques of interface design for the Web. Includes discussion of usability and information architecture to solve client needs. Includes learning HTML tags and CSS styling, image preparation for the Web, and using industry software to create and upload web-ready files.
UX Design
The Web Essentials course provides the fundamentals necessary to plan, design, develop, deploy, and critique a website which includes images, sound, video, forms, and separates content from presentation. Focuses on the fundamentals of web programming languages.
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