Basic Graphic Design
Basic Graphic Design
This certificate prepares students for a career in 2-dimensionalgraphic design, emphasizing layout, typography, and correctcolor models. Students produce real-world projects in anenvironment of a live, production facility with strong emphasison deadlines and intended market, using the latest equipment andsoftware available.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
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Create an advertisement suitable for a portfolio thatdisplays consistent color harmony and the effective use ofthe principles and elements of design.
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Create a graphics project from concept to preparedartwork considering color model, resolution, targetmarket, and, if applicable, assign substrates and inks forits production.
- Analyze and explain methods and techniques todesign aesthetically pleasing and effective typographiccommunication.
- Utilize various digital image-editing tools to edit, retouch,manipulate, enhance, optimize and composite raster-basedimages for a broad range of graphic design and digitalmedia usages.
- Understand the technical differences and strategicaladvantages of raster-based and vector-based images forvarious design outputs and digital applications.
Basic Graphic Design Certificate
Required Courses 17 units
| ADM-1 | Introduction to Applied Digital Media and Printing | 3.00 |
| ADM-2A | Color Systems and File Management | 2.00 |
| ADM-62 | Typography and Graphic Design | 3.00 |
| ADM-63A | Design For Print Publication | 3.00 |
| ADM-71A | Adobe Photoshop for Image Manipulation | 3.00 |
| ADM-77A | Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Art | 3.00 |
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 10-12 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.