Graphic Design - Major #8507

Certificate of Completion Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This non-credit program provides a foundation in Graphic Design. The student will receive a background in computer graphics, and introductory video, audio and web design with an understanding of the requirements and limitations of production.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Demonstrate competency in communications techniques and visual design theory through the use of application specific software and hardware.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements 

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GRC 315
Web Design

0 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Adobe Brackets or comparable HTML editor, CSS, and components of Adobe Design Suite with emphasis on graphic design principles and digital photography included in exercises and project work. Skill development in recognition of artwork appropriate for web site design. Students capture images, design, create, and post working web sites using Adobe Creative Cloud.
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          GRC 317
          Adobe Illustrator

          0 units
          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
          Use Adobe Illustrator to design and create vector images that solve a variety of graphic problems. Hands-on work creating projects for reproduction.
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                  GRC 320A
                  Intro to Applied Graphics - Adobe Tools

                  0 units
                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                  Overview of graphic communication processes as related to the graphics industry. Terminology, input/output considerations, current trends, and hands-on projects using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign for production operations.
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                          GRC 320B
                          Intro to Applied Graphics - Media

                          0 units
                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                          Introductory production methods of graphic communication systems incorporating print media, web design, video production, and prototyping. Project work explores considerations and limitations of software for output. Units include professional development for the workplace.
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                                  GRC 330
                                  Adobe InDesign/Professional Publishing

                                  0 units
                                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                  Adobe InDesign page layout software. Emphasis on production for print, e-book, and emerging technologies. Components from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator programs.
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                                          GRC 331
                                          Intermediate Photoshop

                                          0 units
                                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                          Adobe Photoshop with emphasis on graphic design and production. Units include production for print, web, and digital media applications.
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                                                  GRC 339A
                                                  Introduction to Graphic Design

                                                  0 units
                                                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                  Principles and methods of graphic communication. Projects incorporate symbols and typography into visual design, exploring interrelationships between formal elements and symbolic content.
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                                                  1. Corequisite: GRC 20A
                                                  2. Corequisite: GRC 320A

                                                        GRC 340A
                                                        Intermediate Graphic Design

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                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                        Advanced principles and methods of graphic communication. Projects incorporate symbols and typography into visual design, exploring interrelationships between the formal elements and symbolic content.
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                                                        1. Prerequisite: GRC 39A
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