CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Danville Area Community College
2008-2009


Desktop Publishing
Certificate Program

This program is designed to provide entry level employment skills using desktop publishing and graphics design software.

NOTE:  BOFF 130 Windows class or documented proficiency of Windows skills is required for all software classes.

Required Courses Hours F,S,I,SU Grade
+BOFF 121 Typing & Document Processing 
3
   
#BOFF 237 Word I
3
   
BOFF 238 Word II (pre: BOFF 237)
3
   
#BOFF 225 Excel I
3
   
#BOFF 219 Publisher
2
   
BOFF 180 Layout and Design Principles
2
   
#BOFF 217 In Design (pre: BOFF 130, BOFF 180)
3
   
#BOFF 215 QuarkXpress  (pre: BOFF 180)
3
   
#BOFF 227 PowerPoint
3
   
#BOFF 220 Photoshop
2
     
BMGT 213 Principles of Advertising (pre: BOFF 180) 
3
   
*BOFF 125 Business Communications (pre: BOFF 114 and BOFF 228; or BOFF 121; or consent)
3
   
*Humanities elective (ARTS course recommended) 
3
   
Total 
36
   

*General Education

#Prerequisite:  BOFF 130 Windows class (or concurrent enrollment) or a qualifying score on the Windows Placement Test.

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate.

+ Placement depends on demonstrated proficiency.



March 2008  Credit Hours 36
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