Technology & Design
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by an industry-certified professional. Study draft only.
Graphic & Digital Media
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
workplace safety, health, and professional conducttrade mathematics including measurement, proportion, and color valueswritten and verbal communication for design contextscareer readiness and job-search skillsAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign core tools and workflowsAdobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for video and motion graphicsbrand identity principles including logo design, typography, and color systemsprint and digital layout and compositionsocial media content creation and platform-specific graphic standardsvideo production and motion design projectsintegrated capstone project combining skills across the programexternship and worksite placement in a professional graphic or digital media environmentcertification exam preparation strategies and practice
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,195 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Certified Professional | Vendor certification | Adobe |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Studio & Print: Graphic & Digital Media → Printing & Signage
