Are you ready to be accelerated into a career in web and/or graphic design?

Our Web and Graphic Design Certificate Program will help you gain skills in design, coding, composition and animation as they apply to web and print production. And, our integrated approach to rapidly developing a full spectrum of graphic design tools used by today’s web developers, print designers and interactive media producers will equip you to enter the digital workforce. Adobe CS6 software is utilized and basic computer skills are required.

Photoshop
You will be taught how to navigate around tools, menus, palettes, views, etc. to provide hands-on experience with the basic tools and options of Photoshop, the industry’s leading digital image editing application.  Learn the theories of graphic design while designing and producing several real-world projects. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC042  Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Oct. 9—Nov. 1          8 sessions     $475

HTML 5 and CSS
Explore and understand how to create and change web documents using HTML, CSS, and HTML5. While HTML is he basic language of the web, HTML5 is the latest HTML web standard that offers flexibility, ease-of-coding, and powerful new features.  Similarly, CSS offers more sophisticated properties and elegant solutions for styling and animating elements. Purchase of a domain name is required; not included in course price.

CT-MC046  Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Nov. 8—Dec. 6    8 sessions     $475

Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver is a professional HTML editor for designing, coding and developing web pages and applications. Working in a single environment, you will learn to create, build and manage websites and Internet applications. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC521B  Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Dec. 11—Jan. 15     8 sessions    $475

Flash/Java Script/JQuery
Flash is considered the standard for rich Internet multimedia authoring while JQuery is quickly becoming a necessity.  You will create interactive, animated online presentations using powerful video, multimedia and application development features. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC525  Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Jan. 17—Feb. 12      8 sessions    $475

In-Design
You will learn the principles of document layout and design using In-Design. Execute assignments and projects, hands-on.  Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC043Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Feb. 14—Mar. 12     8 sessions    $475

Illustrator
You will learn the tools, extensive text handling capabilities and shortcuts to create graphics, special type and logos. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC800  Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Mar. 14—Apr. 9     8 sessions    $475

Creating a Portfolio (optional)
In this optional class you will integrate all principles of design to create a portfolio.  The instructor will guide you with your project to achieve the best design portfolio possible.

CT-MC044   Tues. & Thur., 6 – 9 p.m.
Apr. 11—23            4 sessions    $245

$2750 Total Certificate Cost (if paid at once). ($2850 if paid per class). 

Register at our upcoming Open Houses on September 20 & 26 (see www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE for details) and save 10% Off tuition on select courses!

Starting a nonprofit requires a strong entrepreneurial spirit and the know-how to make your dream a reality.

The Nonprofit Entrepreneurship Certificate program offered through Adult and Continuing Education at Medgar Evers College will provide you with the structure and resources to make your nonprofit dream a reality by combining law, business concepts and social policies to enhance your ability to lead effectively. The only pre-requisite to enroll in the program is a High School Diploma or a GED. Each of the four courses listed below may be taken as stand-alone classes, but the Certificate will only be awarded upon successful completion of all four courses.

Introduction to Starting a Nonprofit
Learn the legal process of starting a nonprofit, including the purpose of bylaws, board of directors, and a mission statement.

BI-SM710   Mon. & Wed., 6 – 9 p.m.
Oct. 15—31           6 sessions        $195

Community-Building & Marketing Your Nonprofit
Learn to create a marketing campaign for nonprofits and execute a successful community outreach strategy. By course end you will put these lessons into practice by creating a brochure and newsletter for your nonprofit or business. Learn how to create your own website and use social media for your nonprofit.

BI-SM712   Mon. & Wed., 6 – 9 p.m.
Nov. 5—21 5 sessions        $175

Writing a Business Plan
You will be guided through the process of preparing a business plan for your nonprofits or companies. To fulfill the fieldwork component of this capstone seminar you will present your new venture’s business plan to an audience.

BI-SM714  Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m.
Nov. 26—Dec. 5    4 sessions        $145

Grant Writing Clinic
Crafting a winning grant proposal is both an art and a science. Get tips on identifying and writing compelling grants to fund your non-profit’s activities. By the end of the clinic you will have a draft grant proposal for your organization.

BI-SM716  Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m.
Dec. 10—12 2 sessions         $80
Save $100 by paying for the entire certificate at once! Instead of $595 by paying per course, you will pay only $495 by making a lump sum payment.

Contact ACE by telephone at 718-804-8850 or register online at www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE.