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Undergraduate Certificate in Design Technologies at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The certificate in design technologies provides a fundamental understanding of information technology and digital media production. Students will create work that develops their digital design skillset, all while being prompted to critically analyze the impacts of technology on society. This certificate equips the next generation of artists, designers and media producers with the necessary technical, theoretical and historical background to become critically aware users of design technology.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Creative Technology and Design  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

The certificate consists of a four-course sequence (12 credit hours) and typically takes a minimum of two semesters to complete.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Engineering and Applied Science, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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