Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate

Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate

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.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

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.

Required Courses::
Units:16
ART 123 F
Business Practices in Art
ART 140 F
Introduction to Advertising and Graphic Design
ART 145 F
Publication Design
ART 146 F
Advertising Design
ART 147 F
Production Techniques for Graphic Designers
ART 148 F
Packaging Design
ART 299 F
Art Independent Study
DART 100 F
Introduction to Digital Art
DART 112 F
Vector Graphics
DART 132 F
Digital Imaging I
DART 140 F
Digital Publishing I
DART 146 F
Digital Publishing II
Restricted Electives:
Units:6
ART 118 F
Color Theory
ART 120 F
Basic Design (3 units)
ART 182 F
Basic Drawing
DART 170 F
Digital Photo Editing I
PHOT 101 F
Introduction to Photography
PRNT 101 F
Intro to Printing

DISCLAIMER: Data on this page was extracted from the official college catalog on 08/02/2016 and is subject to change. Any student interested in matriculating through the certificate program should cross reference the data found on this page against the official catalog and/or meet with a campus counselor.