Certificate of Completion in Graphic Design

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I Critical course Gateway course 3
ART111 or
ART116		 Drawing I or Life Drawing I 3
ART113 or
AVC114		 Color or Digital Color 3
AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
AVC183 Digital Graphic Arts I Critical course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC169 2D Media Design 3
AVC178 Digital Arts Studies 3
AVC/MMT190 Art of Web Site Design 3
AVC248 or
ART255		 Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing 3
AVC283 Digital Graphic Arts II 3
RE Restricted Elective Select from the list below. 3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC175 Electronic Publishing Design I 3
AVC289 Computer Illustration 3
AVC103 Typography in the Digital Age 3
AVC150 Multimedia Storytelling HU 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

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I Critical course Gateway course 3
ART111 or
ART116		 Drawing I or Life Drawing I 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ART113 or
AVC114		 Color or Digital Color 3
AVC178 Digital Arts Studies 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC169 2D Media Design 3
AVC183 Digital Graphic Arts I Critical course 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
AVC283 Digital Graphic Arts II 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC/MMT190 Art of Web Site Design 3
AVC248 or
ART255		 Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Elective Select from the list below. 3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AVC175 Electronic Publishing Design I 3
AVC289 Computer Illustration 3
AVC103 Typography in the Digital Age 3
AVC150 Multimedia Storytelling HU 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

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design