MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5173
Effective Term: 2024 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 34
CIP Code: 50.0409

Instructional Council: Art
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
27-1013.00 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
27-1014.00 Multimedia Artists and Animators
43-9031.00 Desktop Publishers

Upon completion of an associate`s or bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-1011.00 Art Directors
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers
27-1024.00 Graphic Designers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Graphic Design develops the knowledge and skills required to create graphic designs, including images, layouts, typography, packaging, motion and interactive graphics, and branding in various print and digital media. This certificate prepares students for employment and upgrades the skills of persons employed in occupations such as production artists, graphic designers, and art directors. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Design is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Create designs to project specifications, demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC248, AVC283, AVC100, ART111, ART113, AVC114, ART116, AVC142, AVC178, AVC/MMT190, ART255, AVC289, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC192, AVC200, AVC210, AVC/THO246) 2. Apply critical thinking skills, the creative process, and historical and visual literacy to solve visual, technical, and conceptual problems. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC248, AVC283, ART111, ART113, AVC114, ART116, AVC142, AVC178, AVC/MMT190, ART255, AVC289, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC192, AVC200, AVC210, AVC/THO246) 3. Analyze design solutions to analyze their effectiveness. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC248, AVC283, AVC178, AVC/MMT190, ART255, AVC289, ART113, AVC114, AVC142, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC192, AVC200, AVC210, AVC/THO246) 4. Apply industry standard tools and research to develop effective media, designs, and workflows. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC283, AVC100, AVC178, AVC/MMT190, AVC114, AVC142, AVC289, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC192, AVC200, AVC210, AVC/THO246) 5. Demonstrate collaborative practices. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC248, AVC283, ART113, AVC114, AVC178, ART255, AVC289, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC/THO246) 6. Communicate design solutions that meet audience needs and recognize cultural and individual differences. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC248, AVC283, AVC100, ART113, AVC114, ART116, AVC142, AVC178, AVC/MMT190, ART255, AVC289, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC192, AVC200, AVC210, AVC/THO246) 7. Create a collection of works (e.g., capstone, internships, and/or portfolio) that reflect professional competency. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC183, AVC248, AVC283, ART111, ART113, AVC114, ART116, AVC142, AVC178, AVC/MMT190, ART255, AVC289, AVC103, AVC150, AVC175, AVC192, AVC200, AVC210, AVC/THO246)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

+ AVC169 2D Media Design 3
+ AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I 3
AVC183 Digital Graphic Arts I 3

ART255 Art Marketing (3) OR
AVC248 Design Self Promotion (3) 3

AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
+ AVC283 Digital Graphic Arts II 3

ART111 Drawing I (3) OR
ART116 Life Drawing I (3) 3

ART113 Color (3) OR
AVC114 Digital Color (3) 3

AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
+ AVC178 Digital Arts Studies 3
+ AVC/MMT190 Art of Web Site Design 3

Credits: 31

Restricted Electives
Students must select 3 credits from the following list of courses: + AVC150 Multimedia Storytelling 3 + AVC103 Typography in the Digital Age 3 + AVC175 Electronic Publishing Design I 3 + AVC289 Computer Illustration 3 + AVC192 Advanced Web Presentation Design 3 + AVC200 Animation and Interactivity 3 + AVC210 Design Tools for Imagery, Production, and Publishing 3 AVC/THO246 Digital Fabrication 3	Credits: 3

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.