Associate of Science in Graphic Communication Design (AS)
This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of graphic design by providing a foundation of design principles, tools, and techniques. Learn how to create visually engaging designs that effectively convey messages across various media platforms. In addition to technical skills, this career path emphasizes creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in industry standard software, tools, and design methods.
- Generate design concepts and apply elements and principles of design that visually speak to audiences through a variety of media channels and mediums.
- Critique and communicate design decisions with professional language.
- Build a cohesive portfolio which showcases design thinking with creative and technical skill.
Career Opportunities
Completing this degree will prepare students for employment in a variety of fields and job titles, including; Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising, Production Artist, Junior Art Director, Media Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Manager, Print Production, Web Design, and Freelance Graphic Designers.
Note
This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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| REQUIRED COURSES | 29 | |
| ART 006 | Color and Design * | 3 |
| ART 008 | Drawing Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 080 | Introduction to Digital Photography - Fine Art Emphasis | 3 |
| GD 110 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| GD 112 | Digital Imaging and Graphics | 3 |
| GD 114 | Digital Layout Design | 3 |
| GD 116 | Typography | 3 |
| GD 118 | Foundations of Illustration | 3 |
| GD 120 | Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| GD 140 | Portfolio Development | 2 |
| ELECTIVES | 9 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units. | ||
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| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meet General Education requirement and 3 units may double count above in COS-GE.
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required Major and Restricted Elective courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better for each course (Required Major and Restricted Elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements, and
- A minimum of 60 units of degree-applicable courses numbered 001-299. At least 12 units must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).