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Apr 19, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
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The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design program prepares students for entry-level careers typically found in the graphic design field, such as graphic designer, production artist, package designer, or product designer. The program also provides coursework for professionals interested in upgrading skills and/or receiving certification in the field. The study encompasses all phases of the design processes from origination of the idea (design, layout, and typography) through reproduction, finishing and distribution.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Use fundamental design skills
- Select and use appropriate graphic design software
- Demonstrate skills typically found in the graphic design field
REQUIRED CORE:
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
| GD 2 |
History of Graphic Design |
3 |
| GD 140 or |
Beginning Graphic Design |
3 |
| ART 140 |
Beginning Graphic Design |
3 |
| GD 142 or |
Package Design |
3 |
| ART 142 |
Package Design |
3 |
| GD 144 |
Typography |
3 |
| GD 145 or |
Graphic Illustration |
3 |
| ART 145 |
Graphic Illustration |
3 |
| GD 147 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
| GD 149 |
Digital Illustration |
3 |
| GD 154 * |
Digital Pre-Press |
3 |
| GD 160 * |
Professional Practices for Graphic Designers |
3 |
| GD 200 |
Photoshop Skills for Graphic Designers |
3 |
| GD 240 * or |
Intermediate Graphic Design |
3 |
| ART 240 * |
Intermediate Graphic Design |
3 |
| CWE 180 |
Co-Op-Ed Graphics |
1 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:
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34
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*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
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