Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate
Division: Visual and Performing 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 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 |
| GRFX 100 F | Graphic Design I (formerly ART 140 F) | 3 |
| GRFX 150 F | Graphic Design II (formerly ART 147 F) | 3 |
| GRFX 160 F | Publication Design (formerly ART 145 F) | 3 |
| GRFX 230 F | Advertising Design (formerly ART 146 F) | 3 |
| GRFX 240 F | Packaging Design (formerly ART 148 F) | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (6 units): | 6 | |
| Color Theory | 3 | |
| Basic Design | 3 | |
| Basic Drawing | 3 | |
| Introduction to Printing | 3 | |
| Digital Photo Editing I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 40-41 | |
Outcome 1: Evaluate advertising or design proposals and then create, design and communicate visual solutions to decision-makers.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of graphic design terminology and software to create visual solutions to professional design assignments.
Outcome 3: Analyze and interpret contemporary and historical graphic design styles and apply that understanding in the creation of visual design solutions.
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