Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate
Division: Fine Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 2C35894
The Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the professions of advertising, graphic design or allied profession. The hands-on classes allow a student to create professional quality designs suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. This certificate requires a total of 40-41 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (34-35 units): | ||
| ART 123 F | Business Practices in Art | 3 |
| ART 140 F | Graphic Design I (formerly Introduction to Advertising and Graphic Design) | 3 |
| ART 145 F | Publication Design | 3 |
| ART 146 F | 3 | |
| ART 147 F | Graphic Design II (formerly Production Techniques for Graphic Designers) | 3 |
| ART 148 F | Packaging Design | 3 |
| ART 299 F | Art Independent Study | 1-2 |
| DART 100 F | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| DART 112 F | Vector Graphics | 3 |
| DART 132 F | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| DART 140 F | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| DART 146 F | Digital Publishing II | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (6 units): | 6 | |
| Color Theory | 3 | |
| Basic Design | 3 | |
| Basic Drawing | 3 | |
| Digital Photo Editing I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Photography | 3 | |
| Introduction to Printing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 40-41 | |
Outcome 1: Create computer-generated publication designs that are suitable for inclusion in a student's portfolio.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of electronic pre-press, typography, paper specification, and commercial printing methods.
Outcome 3: Apply the terminology of computer graphics to communications within the field of digital media.