Adobe InDesign Basics
Part-time TAP for nondegree programs eligibility
These microcredential courses are eligible to have the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for nondegree programs grant cover a portion of the cost of tuition, as long as you are economically eligible as follows and meet other requirements, including:
- $125,000 for dependent undergraduate students, independent students who are married and have tax dependents, or independent students who are unmarried and have tax dependents
- $60,000 for married independent undergraduate students who have no other dependents
- $30,000 for unmarried independent undergraduate students with no dependents
If you believe you earn less than the amount listed in the criteria above, you should apply by completing the FAFSA and TAP applications. Please note you have a lifetime of eight semesters of TAP. These will be prorated for the number of credits you earn, but will use a portion of your lifetime TAP eligibility.
Please contact us at 518-743-2223 or finaidoffice@sunyacc.edu with any questions.
Adobe InDesign Basics
Participants in the Adobe InDesign Basics microcredential will gain specialized knowledge and experience for the Adobe InDesign ACA exam. Those who complete the three courses will be able to create engaging designs for print or digital pages. Their skills will allow them to begin a career in Media Arts or further promote their current employer.
The following Arts, Media & Culture courses provide an introduction to design and layout on industry-standard software used to create print and digital publications:
- ART 222 Graphic Arts I
- ART 123 Typography and Layout
- 3.0 combined GPA
- Student is also able to take Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign exam on campus
This microcredential:
- Comprises 6 credits;
- Is able to be completed in two semesters;
- Costs $231 per credit, for a total of $1,386, plus textbooks and college fees;
These credits are stackable to a Fine Arts or Media Arts degree or certificate:
- Fine Arts Associate in Science
- Media Arts Certificate
- Media Arts Associate in Applied Science
- and other Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees