Basic Graphic Design
About
This certificate prepares students for a career in two-dimensional graphic design, emphasizing layout, typography, and correct color models. Students produce real-world projects in an environment of a live, production facility with strong emphasis on deadlines and intended market, using the latest equipment and software available.Overview
This is a 17 unit certificate program which can be completed in two terms and is designed to meet employment competency. Credits earned may be applied toward other degrees and certificates. Program completion is dependent on the number of units enrolled per term and course availability. Meet with a counselor to develop your Student Educational Plan (SEP), to determine the appropriate general education pattern, and establish a reasonable work, life and school balance.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Create an advertisement suitable for a portfolio that displays consistent color harmony and the effective use of the principles and elements of design.
- Create a graphics project from concept to prepared artwork considering color model, resolution, target market, and, if applicable, assign substrates and inks for its production.
- Analyze and explain methods and techniques to design aesthetically pleasing and effective typographic communication.
- Utilize various digital image-editing tools to edit, retouch, manipulate, enhance, optimize and composite raster-based images for broad range of graphic design and digital media usages.
- Understand the technical differences and strategical advantages of raster-based and vector-based images for various design outputs and digital applications.
| Course | Title | Units |
| ADM-1 | Introduction to Applied Digital Media | 3 |
| ADM-2A |
Color Systems and File Management |
2 |
| ADM-62 |
Typography and Graphic Design |
3 |
| ADM-63A |
Adobe InDesign |
3 |
| ADM-71A |
Adobe Photoshop for Image Manipulation |
3 |
| ADM-77A |
Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Art |
3 |
Certificate Program Map
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MVCMajor Credit
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CSUTransfers to CSU
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UCTransfers to UC
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MVC
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CSU
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UC
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MVC
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CSU
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MVC
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CSU
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to create your student education plan
- Explore career paths with VitaNavis
- Explore career resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career and transfer workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
- Start planning for transfer
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MVC
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CSU
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MVC
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CSU
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MVC
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CSU
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan and complete your graduation check
- Apply for graduation
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