2019-2020 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


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Graphic Arts Certificate of Achievement



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Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Arts, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment in the field of graphic design and layout. Specific job titles include but are not limited to the following: Computer Typesetter, Paste-Up Artist, Cartoonist, Graphic Layout and Design, Ad Artist, Computer Artist, Photo Restoration, Photo Manipulation, and Scanner Operator. The student will demonstrate ability to create graphic designs and documents using electronic desktop publishing software, create artwork using digital design software, design World Wide Web pages, and design pre-press publications.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate the skills required to complete project based documents using a graphic design software, at 70% based on the project skills rubric.
  2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphic design concepts and principles by scoring at least 70% on written quizzes.
  3. Students will demonstrate proficient skills of Typography by scoring at least 70% based on the written quizzes.
  4. The student will demonstrate ability to create graphic designs and documents using electronic desktop publishing software, create artwork using digital design software, design World Wide Web pages, and design pre-press publications.

Restricted Electives


Minimum Units Required: 30


Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

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Contact the Arts and Communication Division

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