Arts Division
Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department
The Graphic Design - Level 2 - Motion Graphics Certificate of Achievement builds on the foundational skills from Level I and prepares students for careers in design, advertising, and digital media. Students develop creative and technical skills in motion design, animation, and time-based communication. Coursework reflects industry standards, focusing on kinetic typography, digital animation, and motion content for branding and advertising. This program prepares graduates for employment in design studios, marketing firms, advertising agencies, or freelance practice.
Required Courses
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| 18 |
| |
| 18-20 |
| Total Units | 36-38 |
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| ARTC 90 | Digital Drawing for Commercial Art | 3 |
| or ARTD 20 | Design: Two-Dimensional |
| 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 |
| PHOT 58 | Photography and Video Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| |
| ARTC 200 | UI/UX and Web Design | 3 |
| ARTC 220 | Creative Design and Compositing | 3 |
| ARTC 272 | Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects | 3 |
| ARTC 286 | Portfolio Preparation | 2 |
| ARTC 290 | Portfolio | 3 |
| ARTC 298 | Work Experience in Studio13 | 1-3 |
| or ARTC 299 | Work Experience in Graphic Design |
| R-TV 19A | Beginning Video Production | 3 |
| Total Units | 36-38 |
Program Learning Outcomes
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