Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).
University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units
California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities
Program Overview
The Graphic Production certificate prepares students for entry-level work in the visual
media industry. The curriculum includes basic visual literacy and visual communication
skills, the complete software package necessary for employment, typography, graphic
design theory and application, and production classes that provide real-world hands-on
learning experiences.
Graphic production is required in print media such as publishing, advertising and
package design and in three-dimensional media such as environmental graphics, exhibit
or display design, or signage. Graphic production is also a part of electronic media
such as television, the web, or multimedia including motion graphics and titling for
film and video.
Program Requirements
| Required Core Courses: 21 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 200 | Portfolio Preparation | 3 units |
| DGME 164 | User Interface/User Experience Design | 3 units |
| DGME 211 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 216 | Intermediate Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 220 | Typography | 3 units |
| DGME 230 | Production Design for Print and Screen | 3 units |
| DGME 250 | Internship | 3 units |
