The Media Technologies certificates are designed for the professional to complement a degree program in another media field, such as Communications Graphics Technology, Photography, Video Production Technology or Web Technology. They are also designed for those professionals who need to add a new skill set or update skills where industry standards may have changed. Media Technologies certificates are not designed to replace a degree but rather to enhance one.

The Communications Graphics Technology certificate program is targeted toward degreed individuals, visual communications professionals, and current students in Media Technologies who wish to update or expand upon the technical skills needed for success within the field of graphic design and related industries. Throughout all required courses, emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with industry standard software. There are three options for the certificate: Graphic Design, Illustration and Web Visuals. Courses in each level (Foundation, Core, Advanced Track) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence.

* CGT 1030, 1040 and 1950 may be waived at the discretion of the program coordinator with demonstrated competence.
** The prerequisites for the WEB courses are not required for certificate students.

The Photography Technical certificate program is designed for the media professional interested in adding photography skills. It is also a career option for someone interested in working as a photofinishing lab technician or digital imaging technician in the photographic support industry or in owning a photography-related business. The certificate is useful for someone who uses photography as part of his or her profession, such as in the medical industry or law enforcement, but who needs additional photographic skills. All of the courses in the program are hands-on and practical and are taught by experienced professionals. Courses in each level (Foundation, Core, Advanced Track) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence.