Graphic Design Level I (Certificate N0487)
Arts Division
Certificate N0487
This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Graphic Design field of Communication Art. Students are given creative design and technology skills necessary to develop successful graphic design for print, web, and other media. This Graphic Design Level I certificate offers the essential skills required for entry-level employment opportunities as a production or layout artist, interface or content designer, publication artist, print advertising artist, or desktop publisher. The production software reflects industry standards and course content is driven by industry needs.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC 100 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTC 120 | Print Design and Advertising | 3 |
| ARTC 140 | Vector Design and Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 160 | Typography | 3 |
| ARTD 20 | Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| PHOT 58 | Photography & Video Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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| Fall Term | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ARTD 20 | Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ARTC 100 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| PHOT 58 | Photography & Video Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| ARTC 120 | Print Design and Advertising | 3 |
| ARTC 140 | Vector Design and Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 160 | Typography | 3 |
| Certificate: Graphic Design, Level I N0487 7 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
