Graphic Design, Certificate of Achievement
Graphic Design, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design prepares students to work in publishing companies, in-house design departments, studios, advertising agencies, and other visual arts occupations. Students completing this program will be well-versed in design principles and apply them in computer illustration, image manipulation, print-based page layout, and production.
Students will be engaged in contextualized and experiential learning while digitally applying the fundamental principles of design to concrete, real-world projects. To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design, students must complete 24 specified units. Students are encouraged to participate in a 60-180 hour internship with a Moorpark College-affiliated industry.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design, students must complete 24 specified units.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DES M120 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| or DES M121 | Introduction to Digital Media | |
| DES M125 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DES M126/PHTC M33 | Image Editing | 3 |
| DES M127 | Digital Layout | 3 |
| or DES M133 | Typography I | |
| DES M130 | Design I | 3 |
| DES M135 | Social Media Design | 3 |
| DES M190 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
| DES M191 | Design Business Practices | 3 |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| DES M120 or DES M121 | Introduction to Computer Graphics or Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| DES M130 | Design I | 3 |
| DES M135 | Social Media Design | 3 |
| DES M100 or DES M100H is strongly recommended. A Certificate of Achievement in Design Fundamentals (9 units) can also be earned upon completion of DES M100/H, DES M120 or DES M130. | ||
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Units/Hours | |
| DES M125 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DES M126 or PHTC M33 | Image Editing or Image Editing | 3 |
| DES M127 or DES M130 | Digital Layout or Design I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| DES M190 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
| DES M191 | Design Business Practices | 3 |
| Internship - Paid or Unpaid is strongly encouraged and recommended | ||
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 6 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate the skills and the knowledge necessary to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to analyze problems and synthesize solutions to design problems.
- demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, to communicate effectively with others, and to show individual judgement in determining potential issues and problems.