Design Communication Arts UCLA Extension

Overview

The Design Communication Arts (DCA) certificate programme from UCLA Extension is designed to help you grow creatively while providing you with the skills to succeed professionally.

The curriculum gives a solid foundation in the fundamentals of graphic design, with elective courses in user experience, photography, and visual arts to choose from. At the end of the program, students participate in a mandatory portfolio review before being awarded their certificate.

You'll not only learn the tools of graphic design, but how to think strategically and develop the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. If you pay attention and challenge yourself, you will leave the program with confidence in your creative and practical skills, and with a portfolio that reflects your unique lens on the world. 

This program is perfect for...

• Those who want to pursue a career in visual communications and graphic design
• Creative individuals who want to cultivate their talent as visual artists, while learning how to think like a designer
• Self-taught designers who want to build upon their skills while earning a professional certificate
• Individuals who want to learn to collaborate with clients, printers, designers, writers, programmers, and anyone else involved in the design process