The degree or certificate is focused on the develop core competencies in several areas
including visual communication, critical thinking, foundational design principles,
user experience design, user interface design, use of industry compliant hardware
and software, and the role of personal responsibility within continual professional
development. Strong emphasis is placed on the creation of a portfolio to demonstrate
the same core competencies stressed throughout the curriculum. Students are prepared
to seek employment in the advertising/graphic design industry as entry-level production
designers or junior graphic designers. The Degree also prepares students to enter
four year graphic design programs as earn four year degrees such as a BFA in Graphic
Design, a BA in Graphic Design, and Communication Design.
The Associate of Arts is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester
units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College.
The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of
the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to continually develop curriculum
incorporating the critical elements of Graphic Design; continually develop curriculum
incorporating the industry standard technical elements of Graphic Design; and demonstrate
articulation with surrounding 4 year institutions and with the local Graphic Design
Community.
Associate of Arts Program Map Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ART 132 |
Typography |
3 |
| ART 133 |
Digital Illustration |
3 |
| ART 134 |
Graphic Design Foundations |
3 |
| ART 135 |
Digital Publication Design |
3 |
| ART 136 |
Graphic Design Identity and Logo Development |
3 |
| ART 137 |
Graphic Design Portfolio |
3 |
| ART 250 |
Web Graphics |
3 |
| ART 251 |
Web and Mobil Layout |
3 |
| ART 255 |
Motion Interface Design |
3 |
| PHOTO 160 |
Photoshop |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
30 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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