Graphic Design: AA Degree
This degree provides entry-level graphic design skills and lower division major preparation courses for students preparing for transfer to a BA or BFA program in graphic design. Students pursuing this degree must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to develop an education or career plan that meets their educational or career goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze and evaluate the aesthetic, cultural, and political development of art, architecture, and design in historic and contemporary cultures.
- Create and present finished images and graphics for professional applications based on principles of effective design and communication.
- Translate concepts and visual experiences into images, designs, or tactile forms.
- Evaluate and critique graphic design work and receive criticism from others independently and collaboratively.
- Express artistic and design concepts and intents in written and oral formats.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units) | ||
| ARTS-101 | 2D Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS-110 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| ARTH-110 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| DART-101 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| Restricted Electives: List A - Art History (3 Units) | ||
| Complete 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval | ||
| History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | ||
| Survey of Modern Art | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| Art of the Ancient Americas | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Restricted Electives: List B - Foundations (6 units) | ||
| Complete 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| 3D Foundations | ||
| Introduction to Digital Imaging | ||
| Drawing & Typography | ||
| Required Electives: List C - Digital (6 units) | ||
| Complete 1 of the following courses depending on Area of Specialization: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Digital Art | ||
| Animation | ||
| Introduction to Multimedia | ||
| Digital Video Editing | ||
| Beginning Digital Photography | ||
| Required Electives: List D - Studio Arts and Other | ||
| (Complete 1 of the following courses depending on Area of Specialization) | 3 | |
| Color Theory | ||
| Figure Drawing | ||
| Creative Drawing | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Units | 27 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.