Graphic Design - Santa Barbara City College

Graphic Design from Santa Barbara City College is a Campus Certificate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Program Description The focus of the Graphic Design and Photography curriculum is to create a balance between design and technology. The program begins with a foundation in design , drawing and art appreciation and starts to integrate technology during the first semester. Design principles, creative thinking and problem-solving techniques, as they apply to the media arts, give the student a strong foundation for entry into the work force, and for advanced study at other colleges and universities. Students work in a state-of-the-art digital arts center for hands-on computer training. Career Opportunities Assistant graphic designer Freelance graphic designer Publications designer Production coordinator Pre-press production artist Graphic Design Certificate The Graphic Design Certificate provides the student with a thorough understanding of the design process, from concept to printed piece. Production and pre-press processes are introduced and become an integral part of the Certificate, along with the introduction of web design. Students execute their work in a state-of-the-art Digital Arts Center. Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design Department Requirements (33 units) GDP 110 ? Media Design ....................................................3 GDP 111 ? Graphic Design Basics......................................3 GDP 113 ? Typography.......................................................3 GDP 114 ? Graphic Design I...............................................3 GDP 118 ? Creative Thinking..............................................3 GDP 212 ? Graphic Design II..............................................3 GDP 215 ? Publication Design ............................................3 GDP 230 ? Portfolio.............................................................3 MAT 131 ? Digital Imaging I.................................................3 PHOT 109 ? Photo I............................................................3 Choose One: MAT 153 ? Web Design I 3 MAT 132 ? Digital Imaging II................................................3 PHOT 180 ? Digital Darkroom.............................................3 PHOT 285 ? Color Management.........................................3 Strongly Recommended: GDP 290 ? Work Experience in Graphic Design and Photography...............................................................3 ART 120 ? Fundamentals of Drawing..................................3 ART 102A ? Early Twentieth Century Art.............................3 ART 102B ? Late Twentieth Century Art..............................3 ART 140 ? 2-D Design: Composition and Color..................3 ART 217 ? History of Design ...............................................3 View more details on Santa Barbara City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.