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GRAPHIC AND
MULTIMEDIA
DESIGN
Associate in Arts Degree: Graphic &
Multimedia Design – Graphic Design
This program offers an associate degree in Graphic and
Multimedia Design with an emphasis in graphic design.
The primary goal of this degree is to provide students
with a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities
required of a graphic design position. Elective courses
provide preparedness to specific industry requirements.
All courses are sequenced to facilitate transferability to
an art or design program at a four-year university. Along
with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design with an
emphasis in graphic design will also provide students
with basic skills and competencies.
Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the
core skills and knowledge required for employment in a
graphic design position.
Program Requirements:
Units Required: 33
ART-110
ART-111
ART-124A
ART-140
GMD-101
GMD-105
GMD-120
GMD-142
GMD-144
GMD-145
GMD-242
Units
Art History: Ancient to Medieval . . . .3.0
Art History: Renaissance to
Modern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Drawing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Introduction to Digital Media . . . . . . .3.0
Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
History of Graphic Design . . . . . . . .3.0
2-D Computer Illustration . . . . . . . . .3.0
Graphic Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Type and Typography . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Graphic Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Certificate of Achievement: Graphic &
Multimedia Design – Graphic Design
The Graphic Design certificate develops students’ creative and technical skills by providing hands-on training
in current technologies. The two-year program prepares
students for employment in graphic design, graphic arts,
computer illustration, digital photography and art
direction.
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Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the
core skills and knowledge required for employment in a
graphic design position.
Program Requirements:
Units Required: 22
GMD-101
GMD-105
GMD-120
GMD-142
GMD-144
GMD-145
GMD-242
Units
Introduction to Digital Media . . . . . . .3.0
Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
History of Graphic Design . . . . . . . .3.0
2-D Computer Illustration . . . . . . . . .3.0
Graphic Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Type and Typography . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Graphic Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Plus a minimum of one unit from the following:
CWE-188 GMD Cooperative Work Experience
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 - 4.0
Associate in Arts Degree: Graphic &
Multimedia Design – Multimedia
The primary goal of the Graphic and Multimedia Design
degree with emphasis in multimedia is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities required of a multimedia position. Elective courses
provide preparedness to specific industry requirements.
All courses are sequenced to facilitate transferability to
an art or design program at a four-year university. Along
with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design with an
emphasis in multimedia will also provide students with a
set of basic skills and competencies.
Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the
core skills and knowledge required for employment in a
multimedia position.
Program Requirements:
Units Required: 33
ART-110
ART-111
ART-124A
ART-140
GMD-101
GMD-105
GMD-120
GMD-145
GMD-173
GMD-177
GMD-277
Units
Art History: Ancient to Medieval . . . .3.0
Art History: Renaissance to
Modern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Drawing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Introduction to Digital Media . . . . . . .3.0
Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
History of Graphic Design . . . . . . . .3.0
Type and Typography . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Motion Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Web Page Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Web Page Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
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Certificate of Achievement: Graphic &
Multimedia Design – Multimedia
GMD 047 INTRODUCTION TO
PHOTOSHOP
Multimedia is a rapidly growing industry combining
video, sound, animation and graphics with digital technology into an interactive environment. The multimedia
certificate develops students’ creative and technical
skills by providing hands-on training in current technologies. The two-year program prepares students for
employment in Web design, interface design, motion
graphics, digital photography, graphic arts, digital video
production and game design.
Units: 1.00
13.50 hours lecture, 13.50 hours lab
Introduces digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop,
including how to composite, work with layers, select pixels and adjust digital images. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only.
GMD 094L GRAPHICS LAB
Units: 1.00
Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the
core skills and knowledge required for employment in a
multimedia position.
Program Requirements:
Units Required: 22
GMD-101
GMD-105
GMD-120
GMD-145
GMD-173
GMD-177
GMD-277
Units
Introduction to Digital Media . . . . . . .3.0
Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
History of Graphic Design . . . . . . . .3.0
Type and Typography . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Motion Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Web Page Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Web Page Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Plus a minimum of one unit from the following:
CWE-188GMD Cooperative Work Experience
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 - 4.0
GMD 041 INTRODUCTION TO INDESIGN
Units: 1.00
13.50 hours lecture, 13.50 hours lab
Introduces page layout for print media using Adobe
InDesign. Students learn how to utilize layout features
for both text and images. Basic computer knowledge is
assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only.
54.00 hours lab
A lab for the currently-enrolled graphics student who
wishes to increase skills through the use of the graphics
lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed
schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate
from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the graphics program. Offered
pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate
degree.
GMD 097L MULTIMEDIA LAB
Units: 1.00
54.00 hours lab
A lab for the currently-enrolled graphics student who
wishes to increase skills through the use of the graphics
lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed
schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate
from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the graphics program. Offered
pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate
degree.
GMD 101 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL
MEDIA
GMD 044 INTRODUCTION TO
ILLUSTRATOR
Units: 3.00
Units: 1.00
Introduces the concepts and practices applicable in digital media, including digital imaging, audio, video, graphic design and multimedia. Includes instruction in several
software applications.
13.50 hours lecture, 13.50 hours lab
Introduces computer illustration using Adobe Illustrator,
including how to create images, use type and layout features, use filters, and format images for print, Web and
multimedia formats. Basic computer knowledge is
assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only.
UC:CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
GMD 105 DIGITAL IMAGING
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging using industry
standard software such as Adobe Photoshop. Through
application of theory, students explore both the technical
aspects of image manipulation, as well as the artistic
aspects of creating images. Note: In order to access the
multimedia and graphics labs outside of class time, students must register for GMD-094L or GMD-097L.
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GMD 120 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
GMD 242 GRAPHIC DESIGN II
Units: 3.00
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Surveys the origin and evolution of graphic design,
including the development of typography, advertising,
poster design, illustration, corporate identities and trademarks.
Introduces advanced visual communication skills in print
graphics, using graphic software applications to explore
logo, advertising and publication design.
GMD 277 WEB PAGE DESIGN II
GMD 142 2-D COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION
Units: 3.00
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended preparation: GMD-177
The advanced concepts, terminology, techniques and
applications of Web page design using industry standard
software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Through
application of theory, students will explore the basic principles of dynamically driven Websites using CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets) while advancing interactive
design, graphics, type, color, and layout skills. Note: In
order to use the multimedia computer lab outside of
class time, students must register for GMD-097L.
Introduces methods, materials, and techniques of commercial illustration for magazines, books, editorials, and
graphic communications. Emphasizes two-dimensional
aspects of computer illustration using Adobe Illustrator
and Adobe Photoshop.
GMD 144 GRAPHIC DESIGN I
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces the design of print graphics, covering various
page layout formats and the fundamentals of typographic design. Includes instruction in several software applications.
GMD 145 TYPE AND TYPOGRAPHY
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces the history, development and use of type and
typography in all areas of communication arts. Traditional and contemporary methods for creating type and
typography are combined to provide an understanding
of the aesthetic qualities of letterforms. Basic computer
knowledge is assumed.
GMD 173 MOTION DESIGN
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
The fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques and
applications of motion-based design using industry standard software such as Adobe After Effects. Through
application of theory, students will explore the basic
principles of compositing, animation, typography, audio,
video and graphics. Note: In order to access the multimedia computer lab outside of class time, students must
register for GMD-097L.
GMD 177 WEB PAGE DESIGN I
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques and applications of Web page design using
industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Dreamweaver including principles of Web
graphics, type, color, layout, interactive design, and
usability.
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