Graphic Design Programs of Study

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:


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

Graphic Design Production Fundamentals Requirements
Course #Course NameUnitsClassroomOnline

Term 1

    
GD 51Intro. to Graphic Design3.0XX
GD 72.11A Adobe InDesign 13.0XX
GD 15History of Graphic Design 3.0XX

Term 2

    
CS 70.11AAdobe Photoshop 13.0XX
CS 72.11AAdobe InDesign 13.0XX
 Total Units15.0  

 


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

Graphic Design Production Fundamentals Requirements
Course #Course NameUnitsClassroomOnline

Term 1

    
GD 51Intro. to Graphic Design3.0XX
CS 72.11A Adobe Indesign I3.0X 
GD 15History of Graphic Design3.0X 

Term 2

    
CS 70.11AAdobe Photoshop 13.0XX
GD 20Intro. to Typography3.0XX
GD 62Color Theory1.5  
CS 72.11AAdobe Illustrator 13.0  

Term 3

    
GD 53Tech in Illustrator3.0  
GD 54Beg. Page Layout 3.0  

Term 4

    
GD 57 or Print and Prepress3.0  
GD 60Professional Portfolio1.5  
GD 65Creative Business1.5  
 Total Units31.5