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Graphic Arts Degrees

Graphic Arts Degrees

Major / Certificate Requirements

Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging
(ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE/ CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT)
The AA degree and certificate in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging offer hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical experience in color theory, design elements and principles, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Graphics in Motion

(CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY)
The Certificate of Proficiency in Graphics in Motion introduces students to the fundamental building blocks of animated filmmaking using art, animation principles, and personal creativity. Students will cover topics in basic drawing for animation; Disney’s 12 principles; timing and spacing of objects, nature, animals, and humans; and professional animation software.

APPLIED GRAPHIC DESIGN/ DIGITAL IMAGING

(CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT/ASSOCIATE IN ARTS)

Course # Course Title Units
  First Semester  
GRART 111 Elements and Principles of Graphic Design 3
GRART 113 Typography 3
GRART 032 Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign) 3
  Second Semester  
GRART 112 Creative Process and Solutions 3
GRART 121 Applied Graphic Design 1 3
GRART 034 Adobe Illustrator Basics 3
  Third Semester  
GRART 122 Applied Graphic Design 2 3
GRART 036 Adobe Photoshop Basics 3
  Fourth Semester  
GRART 114 Graphic Design Technology 3
GRART 123 Applied Graphic Design 3 3
GRART 042 Web Graphics (Dreamweaver) 3
     
  Total Required Units 33

 

GRAPHICS IN MOTION

(CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY)

Description: The Certificate of Proficiency in Graphics in Motion introduces students to the fundamental building blocks of animated filmmaking using art, animation principles, and personal creativity. Students will cover topics in basic drawing for animation; Disney’s 12 principles; timing and spacing of objects, nature, animals, and humans; and professional animation software.

Career Opportunities: Animation & assistant animation for advertising, TV, or games; assistant or lead video editing, timing, & production; assistants in small graphic arts or video production companies; advertising storyboards; digital video/movie-making, and independent film directing.

Course # Course Title Units
GRART 043 Web Graphics and Animation 3
GRART 150 Graphics in Motion-Introduction to Animation 3
GRART 051 Graphics in Motion-Intermediate Animation 3
     
  Total Required Units 9