- Certificate of Achievement - Graphic Design
Degrees & Certificates
Graphic Design
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design is designed to prepare the students for work in the graphic design profession. The degree gives the students the knowledge and experience to enter the graphic design profession as a member of an advertising agency, creative services team, design studio, in-house design team, print shop, or web development firm.
Career Opportunities
Graphic Artist; Production Artist; Graphic Designer; Visual Designer; Senior Designer; Web Designer; Freelance Designer; Art Director; Creative Director; Creative Services Manager; User Interface Designer; User Experience Designer.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| GDDM 51 (Color Theory) OR | |
| ARTS 26 (Color Theory) | 3 |
| GDDM 52 (Introduction to Typography) | 3 |
| GDDM 53 (Photoshop I) | 3 |
| GDDM 54 (Illustrator I) | 3 |
| GDDM 56 (Introduction to Graphic Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 57 (Branding and Identity Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 58 (Photoshop II) | 3 |
| GDDM 59 (Illustrator II) | 3 |
| GDDM 60 (Creative Portfolio Development & Self Promotion) | 3 |
| GDDM 64 (InDesign I) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| GDDM 2 (Wordpress and Content Management Systems) | 3 |
| GDDM 3 (The History of Modern Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 4 (User Interface and User Experience Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 40 (Design Shop: The Business of Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 65 (Elect Prepress/Print Prod) | 3 |
| GDDM 67 (InDesign II) | 3 |
| GDDM 68 (Creative Portfolio Preparation) | 3 |
| GDDM 70 (Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 33 |