Computer Graphics, A.S.

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the computer graphics fields. This program relies heavily on a basic understanding of graphic design and/or graphic communications principles as they relate to industry standards. Students are encouraged to adhere to electives noted for a rounded educational experience. Some of the careers that are found in the computer graphics field are: computer graphics artist, prepress technician, computer animator and multimedia producer.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Apply fundamental graphic design and production skills
Select and use appropriate graphic design and production software
Demonstrate skills typically found in the graphic design and production field

Required Courses

GD 144 TYPOGRAPHY 3 Units
GD 147 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS 3 Units
GD 148 DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 Units *
GD 149 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION 3 Units
GD 150 DIGITAL ANIMATION 3 Units *
GD 151 DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN 3 Units
GD 154 DIGITAL PRE-PRESS 3 Units *

Total Units for the Major: 21

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate in Science Degree

Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees

Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

Suggested coursework not required for the major: GC 101 , ART 140 /GD 140 , GD 141 , GD 145 .