Art and Design: Graphic Design (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/art/
ASSOCIATE OF ART
The Graphic Design Program at Cerritos College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in graphic design related fields such as advertising, graphic design, illustration, digital imaging and motion graphics. The core learned disciplines are the principles of design, an understanding of the visual elements, exposure to art and design history, conceptual visual problem solving, and the production of a portfolio using industry-standard software and processes.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students apply the principles of teamwork, professional practices and professional ethics in the design profession.
- Students create and present a portfolio of work for entry into the workplace including logo design, web design, packaging design and publication design.
- Students develop visual form in response to communication problems, including principles of visual composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, color theory, and the construction of meaningful images.
- Students utilize current technology for creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages. Relevant tools and technologies include drawing, offset printing, photography, and time-based and interactive media.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART 102 | Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo | 3.0 |
| or ART 103 | Art History III: Neoclassical to Present | |
| ART 110 | Freehand Drawing | 3.0 |
| ART 112 | Life Drawing | 3.0 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
| ART 182A | Lettering and Typography | 3.0 |
| ART 184 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
| ART 186 | Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator | 3.0 |
| ART 188 | Design for Digital Publishing | 3.0 |
| ART 192 | Photoshop/Digital Imaging | 3.0 |
| ART 195 | 3D Modeling for Animation | 3.0 |
| ART 196 | Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver | 3.0 |
| or ART 198 | Motion Graphics and Post-Production Effects | |
| Total Units | 33 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include:
- Above art courses and units’ requirements,
- General Education requirements and
- electives as needed.
Recommended Courses
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BA 100 | Fundamentals of Business | 3.0 |
| PHOT 100 | Introductory Photography | 3.0 |