Our graphic design programs prepare you for a field in visual communications and design. You will develop technical design and software skills, including layout, web design, illustration, and knowledge of industry-standard programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Careers include corporate in-house design, digital illustration, advertising, logo design, print production, web design and freelance design.
Many of our courses are offered online for students requiring a flexible schedule.
SRJC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAMS:
- Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement: A challenging 2-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions in business and industry.
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1-year Production Fundamentals Certificate: An intensive certificate that offers the very basics: graphic design principles, typography, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Graphic Design Major (AA): A degree that teaches entry-level graphic design skills and allows students to earn credits for transfer to CSU and other 4-year universities.
Course Sequences
Production Fundamentals Certificate: The one-year Production Fundamentals Certificate offers students a course of study in the very basic graphic design skills.
*Students are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for educational planning
| Course # | Course Name | Units | Classroom | Online |
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Term 1 |
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| GD 51 | Intro. to Graphic Design | 3.0 | X | X |
| GD 72.11A | Adobe InDesign 1 | 3.0 | X | X |
| GD 15 |
History of Graphic Design |
3.0 | X | X |
Term 2 |
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| CS 70.11A | Adobe Photoshop 1 | 3.0 | X | X |
| CS 72.11A | Adobe InDesign 1 | 3.0 | X | X |
| Total Units | 15.0 |
Graphic Design AA & Certificate
Recommended Major Course Sequence
The graphic design associate's degree and advanced certificate have a single recommended sequence.
Associate's degrees require a general education pattern to fulfill degree requirements. Below are the major course requirements only.
*Students are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for educational planning
| Course # | Course Name | Units | Classroom | Online |
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Term 1 |
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| GD 51 | Intro. to Graphic Design | 3.0 | X | X |
| CS 72.11A | Adobe Indesign I | 3.0 | X | |
| GD 15 |
History of Graphic Design |
3.0 | X | |
Term 2 |
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| CS 70.11A | Adobe Photoshop 1 | 3.0 | X | X |
| GD 20 | Intro. to Typography | 3.0 | X | X |
| GD 62 | Color Theory | 1.5 | ||
| CS 72.11A | Adobe Illustrator 1 | 3.0 | ||
Term 3 |
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| GD 53 | Tech in Illustrator | 3.0 | ||
| GD 54 | Beg. Page Layout | 3.0 | ||
Term 4 |
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| GD 57 or | Print and Prepress | 3.0 | ||
| GD 60 | Professional Portfolio | 1.5 | ||
| GD 65 | Creative Business | 1.5 | ||
| Total Units | 31.5 |