Certificates
Graphic Design Level I
Commercial and Entertainment Arts
Certificate E0341
This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Graphic Design field of Communication Art. Students are given a balanced blend of creative , design, and technology skills necessary to develop successful graphic design for print, web, and other media channels. This Graphic Design Level I certificate offers the essential skills required for entry-level employment opportunities as a production or layourt artist, interface or content designer, publication artist, print advertising artist, or desktop pubplisher. The production software reflects industry standards and course content is driven by industry needs.
Required courses for Graphic Design Level I:
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Number |
Course Name |
Units |
ARTD 20 | Design: Two-Dimensional | 3.0 CSU, UC |
ARTC 100 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
ARTC 120 | Graphic Design II | 3.0 |
ARTC 140 | Graphic Design III | 3.0 |
ARTC 200 | Web Design | 3.0 |
PHOT 5 | Digital Cameras and Composition | 1.0 |
Total Units | 16.0 |
Recommended Path for Graphic Design Level I Certificate
Semester 1
ARTD 20 - 3 UnitsDesign: Two-Dimensional ARTC 100 - 3 Units
Graphic Design I PHOT 5 - 1 Unit
Digital Cameras and Composition
Semester 2
ARTC 120 - 3 UnitsGraphic Design II ARTC 140 - 3 Units
Graphic Design III ARTC 200 - 3 Units
Web Design
Graphic Design Level II
Commercial and Entertainment Arts
Certificate T0369
This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Graphic Design field of Communication Art. Students are given a balanced blend of creative , design, and technology skills necessary to develop successful graphic design for print, web, and other media channels. This Graphic Design Level II certificate offers additional expertise necessary for employment opportunities in the field of Graphic Design. The production software reflects industry standards and course content is driven by industry needs.
Required Courses for Graphic Design Level II:
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Completion of the Graphic Design Level I certificate coursework (16 units as listed above),
PLUS the following courses (18 units):
Number |
Course Name |
Units |
---|---|---|
ARTC 160 | Typography | 3.0 |
ARTC 220 | Graphic Design IV | 3.0 |
ARTC 272 | Motion Graphics, Compositing, and Visual Effects |
3.0 |
ARTC 280 | Commercial Art Studio | 3.0 |
ARTC 290 | Portfolio | 3.0 |
Plus One Elective | Elective (see choices below) | 3.0 |
Total Units | 34.0 |
Electives: Select one (1) course from:
Number |
Course Name |
Units |
---|---|---|
ANIM 104 | Drawing Fundamentals | 3.0 CSU, UC |
ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation | 3.0 CSU |
ARTC 165 | Illustration | 3.0 |
ARTD 15A | Drawing: Beginning | 3.0 CSU, UC |
ARTD 21 | Color and Composition | 3.0 CSU, UC |
Recommended Elective:
ARTC 299 | Work Experience in Graphic Design | 1-3 Units |
Recommended Path for Graphic Design Level II Certificate
Semester 1
ARTD 20 - 3 UnitsDesign: Two-Dimensional ARTC 100 - 3 Units
Graphic Design I PHOT 5 - 1 Unit
Digital Cameras and Composition
Semester 2
ARTC 120 - 3 UnitsGraphic Design II ARTC 160 - 3 Units
Typography Elective
See Choices Above
Semester 3
ARTC 140 - 3 UnitsGraphic Design III ARTC 200 - 3 Units
Web Design ARTC 220 - 3 Units
Graphic Design IV
Semester 4
ARTC 280 - 3 UnitsCommercial Art Studio
ARTC 290 - 3 Units
Portfolio
ARTC 272 - 3 Units
Motion Graphics, Compositing,
& Visual Effects
Web Design
Commercial and Entertainment Arts
Certificate L0618
This program is designed to provide students with a combination of design and technical skills necessary for entry-level employment as a Web page designer.
Required Courses for Web Design:
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Number |
Course Name |
Units |
---|---|---|
ARTD 20 | Design: Two Dimensional | 3.0 CSU, UC |
ARTC 100 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
ARTC 120 | Graphic Design II | 3.0 |
ARTC 160 | Typography | 3.0 |
ARTC 200 | Web Design | 3.0 |
ARTC 220 | Graphic Design IV | 3.0 |
ARTC 272 | Motion Graphics | 3.0 CSU |
Total Units 21.0
Course Descriptions
ARTC 100 - Graphic Design I
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Advisory: ARTD 15A and ARTD 20
Contemporary graphic design for the commercial art industry. Covers technology, creativity,
design, and production. Focuses on using Adobe Photoshop to produce effective commercial
art. Additional exposure to Adobe Illustrator and other professional production tools.
ARTC 120 - Graphic Design II
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Prerequisite: ARTC 100
Corequisite: ARTD 20 (May be taken previously)
Graphic design concepts, theories, and strategies for the design and layout of printed
commercial art. Covers typical printed products including advertisements, yers, brochures,
posters, newsletters, books, and catalogs. Focuses on using Adobe InDe- sign with
additional exposure to Photoshop and Illustrator.
ARTC 140 - Graphic Design III
3 units - Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ARTC 100 and ARTD 20
Digital illustration, design, skills, and concepts working primarily with vector
art. Focuses on using Adobe Illustrator as the primary development tool.
ARTC 160 — Typography
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Prerequisite: ARTC 100 and ARTD 20
Design and use of basic letterforms, type families, characteristics, history, and
principles of typography in graphic design. Traditional and digital skills for the
art of typeface design, typo- graphic layout, expressive typography, and conceptual
thinking.
ARTC 165 — Illustration
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Prerequisite: ARTD 15A or ANIM 104
Corequisite: ARTD 20 or ARTD 21 or ARTD 17A or ANIM 101A (any of which may have been
taken previously)
Contemporary illustration with an emphasis on story, editorial, and advertising applications.
Proper uses of illustrative rendering techniques in traditional drawing and painting
media, paper, and their integration to electronic media. Using professional illustra-
tion software, peripherals, and color laser printing, students advance to produce
more complex illustrations.
ARTC 200 — Web Design
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Prerequisite: ARTC 100 and ARTD 20
Design, usability, production and marketing of web sites using contemporary development
methods including HTML 5 and CSS 3.
ARTC 220 - Graphic Design IV
3 units - Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: ARTC 100 and ARTD 20
Advisory: ARTC 140
Intermediate to advanced graphic design concepts, composition, photo editing, and
photo retouching. Focuses on using Adobe Photoshop as the primary development tool.
ARTC 272 — Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Prerequisite: ARTC 100 or ANIM 100
Elements of motion graphics and visual effects including design, typography, animation,
compositing, and editing in a production environment (i.e. TV, Film, DVD, or Web).
Focuses on using Adobe After Effects and other industry standard software. ANIM 172
and ARTC 272 cannot both be taken for credit.
ARTC 280 — Commercial Art Studio
3 units - Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 semester units in Graphic Design, Illustration,
Web Design, Animation, Architectural Design, Art, Fashion Merchandising, Industrial
Design, Interior Design or Computer Graphics.
Collaborative and interdisciplinary teams will research, design, produce, and deliver
commercial art projects. Projects will be “real world” and complex in scope, typically
involving clients from the college or community. Professor approval required.
ARTC 290 — Portfolio
3 units - Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 semester units in one of the following
programs: Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation and Gaming, Architectural Design,
Art, Fashion Merchandising, Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Photography.
Selection, preparation, and assembly of a portfolio, book, or package of works of
art, including digital and multimedia formats, that represent individual interests
and strengths of students from the visual arts disciplines for use in entering a four-year
institu- tion, professional art school, or professional eld of choice. Also includes
cover letter and resume preparation. The instructor will verify that the prerequisite
has been met.
ARTC 299 — Work Experience in Graphic Design
1-3 units - Not Degree Applicable
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College
Catalog
Advisory: ARTC100 AND ARTC 120 AND ARTC 140 AND ARTC 200 AND ART 20 AND PHOT 5
Work experience in graphic design, web design, media design, advertising design,
illustration or other graphic design related field in an approved work site. A minimum
of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each
unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed
throughout the semester.
ANIM 104 — Drawing Fundamentals
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Emphasizes creative expression through the use of drawing media and techniques. Emphasis is placed on use of construction, light logic, atmospheric and linear perspective, and gesture directed toward animation. Includes basic drawing skills and methods of achieving compositional integrity through objective analysis and synthesis. May require off-campus assignments.
ANIM 130 — Introduction to 3D Modeling
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU
Introduction to 3D modeling techniques using animation and gaming industry-standard software.
ARTD 15A — Drawing: Beginning
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU, UC
An entry level course emphasizing creative expression through the use of drawing media. Emphasis is placed on basic draw- ing methods and skills, composition and exploration of drawing media.
ARTD 20 — Design: Color and Composition
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Two-dimensional composition in achromatic value and color using the elements and principles
of art and design. Emphasis on vocabulary, theory, and analysis of the formal elements
and prin- ciples as they apply to studio projects in design for all disciplines of
the arts. Off-campus assignments may be required.
ARTD 21 — Design: Color and Composition
3 units - Degree Applicable, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARTD 20
Color theory and relationships of pigment and light. Emphasis on color harmonies,
color matching, the effects of light, color perception and expression in their application
to design and composition and as used in all disciplines of the arts.
PHOT 5 — Digital Cameras and Composition
1 unit - Degree Applicable
Use of digital cameras and image editing software to create well-composed, quality photographs for use in Graphic Design and other applications. Camera required after first class meeting. Field trip required.
NOTE: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, students
should consult
the College Catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding courses.