School of Arts & Humanities · Micro-credential
Branding Micro-Credential
A great brand is a story people believe in.
Branding shapes how people see a company, a cause, or your own project. In three online courses, you’ll design visual identities, develop authentic messaging, and build brand systems that feel consistent.
9
credit hours
3
courses
Fully online
format
Portfolio
review to finish
Is this for me?
This credential may be a great fit if you want to…
- Build or refresh a brand for a business, cause, or personal project.
- Pair a major in business, marketing, communication, or entrepreneurship with design skills.
- Connect your design choices and your words.
Not sure yet? Talk with the Dean →
What you’ll be able to do
Skills you’ll show
- Explain the principles of brand identity, strategy, and communication.
- Design and present visual identities that reflect a brand’s values and audience.
- Bring design, storytelling, and market research together in branding work.
How it works
Earn it in three steps
A short, focused credential that fits alongside any major and counts toward a Graphic Design degree.
01
Take the courses
Complete the 3 courses below. Each one builds hands-on skills you can use right away.
02
Show your work
At the end of your final required course, submit a portfolio of 3–5 of your best pieces. Faculty or subject experts review it to confirm you’ve mastered the key skills.
03
Keep building
Every course counts toward the BA or BFA in Graphic Design at MVU, so you can stack this credential toward a degree.
Your toolkit: MVU has removed course fees for Graphic Design (GRFX) classes and uses textbooks only when necessary. Plan on a device that can run Adobe Creative Cloud and an active Creative Cloud subscription.
The curriculum
Three courses, 9 credit hours
Start with one foundation course, then take vector graphics and branding.
Choose one (3 credit hours)
- GRFX 101 Media & Design Innovation
- ART 204 Media and Design Fabrication
Required courses (6 credit hours)
- GRFX 210 Vector Graphics
- GRFX 350 Branding
Talk with the Dean
Have questions about the courses or how this micro-credential fits with your major? Reach out. We’re happy to talk through your goals.
Branding Micro-Credential
