- Certificate of Achievement - Print Design
Degrees & Certificates
Print Design
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Print Design is designed to prepare the students for work in the graphic design profession with an emphasis on print and prepress experience. The certificate gives 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, prepress shop, or print shop.
Career Opportunities
Prepress Technician; Press operator; Print Designer; Graphic Artist; Production Artist; Graphic Designer; Visual Designer; Senior Designer; Web Designer; Freelance Designer; Art Director; Creative Director; Creative Services Manager.
| 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 59 (Illustrator II) | 3 |
| GDDM 60 (Creative Portfolio Development & Self Promotion) | 3 |
| GDDM 64 (InDesign I) | 3 |
| GDDM 65 (Elect Prepress/Print Prod) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| GDDM 3 (The History of Modern Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 40 (Design Shop: The Business of Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 57 (Branding and Identity Design) | 3 |
| GDDM 58 (Photoshop II) | 3 |
| GDDM 67 (InDesign II) | 3 |
| GDDM 68 (Creative Portfolio Preparation) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 33 |