Technology and business are constantly changing, and UArts’ certificate programs in Web Design and Print Design are continually updated to keep you on the leading edge. You’ll learn the ropes from real-world professionals, and use recent software upgrades in UArts’ state-of-the-art digital labs. 

Program Focus
Print Design Curriculum
Web Design Curriculum
Facilities and Resources
Frequenly Asked Questions
To Receive More Information
Program Details
Career Services
To Register

Program Focus
The Certificate Programs at The University of the Arts are designed to prepare individuals to meet the challenges of new digital technologies and to provide highly applicable professional skills. Reflecting the constant changes in technology, as well as the requirements of business, course offerings are continually updated and upgraded.
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Print Design Curriculum
Seven required courses; for course descriptions click here.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 *
Adobe Illustrator *
Photoshop for Print & Web *
In Design *
Digital Design Studio *
Print: Job *
One elective: Student’s choice with  advisor’s approval in writing **

*Regular courses - 30 contact hours per class
**Elective courses - 15-30 contact hours per class
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Web Design Curriculum
Seven required courses; for course descriptions click here.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 *
Photoshop for Print & Web *
Web Design I *
Web Design II *
Digital Design Studio *
Adobe Flash CS3 (formerly Flash: Basics)*
One elective: Student’s choice with  advisor’s approval in writing **

*Regular courses - 30 contact hours per class
**Elective courses - 15-30 contact hours per class
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Facilities and Resources
Everything we teach is current with industry standards and consistent across platforms. Additionally, all labs are wired with network connections enabling high speed Internet access at each station.
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Note: The University of the Arts is Macintosh based. All of our Digital Technology courses and workshops are taught using desktop and laptop computers in Macintosh–based labs and technology suites. It is imperative that students have experience and a level of comfort with Macintosh computers before they enroll in one of our courses. If you do not feel comfortable using a Macintosh or would benefit from a refresher course, consider taking CE 1400 Mac Basics Saturday Workshop
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Frequently Asked Questions
CLICK HERE for a list of most Frequently Asked Questions, including information on prerequisites, credit vs. non-credit, Career Services and Financial Aid.
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To Receive More Information
Students in a certificate program attend classes part-time in the evenings or on weekends. To be sure that you’re making all the right decisions, it’s a good idea to speak with our Certificate Advisor, Andrea Poulsen, before registering for classes. Provided you have met the necessary prerequisites, you may take more than one class per semester. Certificate students must enroll in certificate courses at the credit rate, unless they were admitted to the program prior to September 1, 2008; however an official graded transcript can only be issued for classes taken at the credit level. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses. Contact Andreaor Poulsen, Certificate Advisor at 215.717.6095 or via email at apoulsen@uarts.edu.
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Program Details
ALL COURSES are open to certificate and non-certificate students. Certificate students must complete all required courses at UArts and must take the classes for credit unless they have been enrolled in the certificate program, prior to September 1, 2008. Prerequisites are listed after each course description. Students must complete all certificate requirements within three years.
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