Announcement of Curricula

General Information

Industrial Design. The Graphic Communications Department offers a concentration in Industrial Design, combining course work in the Graphic Communications and Art Departments. The courses are accepted for credit by four-year institutions offering degree programs in Industrial Design. The program emphasis is on consumer product design, with development of skills related to materials selection, computer plan drawing, manipulation and fabrication techniques, and the history and evolution of the profession through slide presentations, lectures, and field trips. Prospective students should meet with an advisor for more information on program specifics and articulation with four-year schools.

Degree Curriculum

Associate in Arts Degree in Graphic Design. We are living in an information society-surrounded by an ever increasing number of words, pictures and sounds. The role of the graphic designer is to form this information in a meaningful way, visualizing and communicating ideas in the most effective manner possible.

The Graphic Design emphasis was created to provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of the designer's art. Students develop creativity and ideation skills, learn the elements of communication design and then apply this knowledge to a wide range of design problems. Communication in all forms - visual, verbal and written - is stressed. The program has a unique, hands-on approach, integrating conceptual design studies with traditional and digital tools and production methods. In the fourth semester, students have the opportunity to further develop their skills through an in-house internship program that provides quality communications pieces to the campus community. An elective work experience course allows students to broaden their design vocabulary through supervised work in local design firms.

This course of study is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. Students are encouraged to meet with a program advisor to discuss program planning and articulation agreements for continued study.

Courses Required for the Major in Graphic Design

First Semester

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 21 Visual Literacy 
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals ............................. 3
GRPH 23 Orientation to Design and Grph. Comm .................... 2
GRPH 25 Intro. to Mac Graphics .................................. 3
GRPH 27 Survey of Print Production .............................. 3
Additional graduation requirements

Second Semester

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 35   Graphic Design ........................................ 3
GRPH 53A  Basic Typography ...................................... 3
GRPH 78  Digital Scanning and Correction......................... 2
GRPH 99A  Beginning QuarkXPress ................................. 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 36  Publication Design ..................................... 3
GRPH 53B Typographic Design ..................................... 3
GRPH 100A Beginning Adobe Illustrator ........................... 3
Graphic Communications electives* ............................... 2
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 37 Advanced Graphic Design ................................. 3
GRPH 68 Design & Prepress Production Laboratory ................. 3
GRPH 98A Beginning Adobe Photoshop .............................. 2
Graphic Communications electives* ............................... 2
Additional graduation requirements
    Total Units ................................................ 44

Print Production

Degree Curriculum

Associate in Science Degree in Print Production. Print Production is a dynamic and rapidly-evolving industry, thanks to the integration of digital workflow in print manufacturing. Students seeking a degree in print production will learn both traditional and digital skills so they will be versed in the concepts and processes of the print manufacturing as it exists today. Each area of production has basic concepts introduced using traditional production methods, followed by advanced study using digital tools. All calsses are thaught with industry standards as a guide. Advanced students have the opportunity to develop their skills in an in-house internship program that provides quality print pieces to the campus community. An elective work experience course allows students to broaden their production knowledge through supervised work in local printing firms.

Students successfully completing the program are qualified for entry-level employment in service bureaus, prepress houses, small and large printing companies, bindery shops, and other allied business.

This course of study is designed so that students may satisfy the major requirements for graduation from the College. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with a program advisor to discuss program planning and articulation agreements for continued study.

Courses Required for the Major in Print Production

First Semester

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 21 Visual Literacy 
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals ............................. 3
GRPH 23 Orientation to Design and Grph. Comm .................... 2
GRPH 25 Intro. to Mac Graphics .................................. 3
GRPH 27 Survey of Print Production .............................. 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 53A Basic Typography ....................................... 3
GRPH 78 Digital Scanning and Correction ......................... 2
GRPH 99A Beginning QuarkXPress .................................. 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 70A Electronic Imposition .................................. 2
GRPH 72A Offset Press Operations ................................ 2
GRPH 98A Beginning Adobe Photoshop .............................. 3
GRPH 100A Beginning Adobe Illustrator
 or GRPH 99B Advanced InDesign/QuarkXpress ...................... 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 60 Product Finishing ....................................... 2
GRPH 68 Design & Prepress Production Lab ........................ 3
GRPH electives* ................................................. 5
Additional graduation requirements
    Total Units ................................................ 39

The Certificate Curricula consists of three programs of study: Production Art, Prepress, and Press and Finishing. Each is designed to prepare students to enter the work force. For further information contact the Graphic Communications Department office, Visual Arts Room 141.

Requirements for the Certificate of Accomplishment. Students may obtain the Certificate of Accomplishment by completing the courses in their program of study with the average final grade of C (2.0 grade-point average) or higher.
 

Digital Printing and Publishing

Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Digital Printing and Publishing

First Semester

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 25 Intro to Mac Graphics ................................... 3
GRPH 27 Survey of Print Production .............................. 3
GRPH 40 Digital Printing and Publishing ......................... 3

Course                                                          Units
CNIT 100 Intro to Computers Using PCs ........................... 3
GRPH 60 Product Finishing ....................................... 2
GRPH 69 Press Production Laboratory ............................. 3
    Total Units ................................................ 17

Suggested Electives. GRPH 72A, GRPH 147

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Production Art

First Semester

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 21 Visual Literacy 
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals ............................. 3
GRPH 23 Orientation to Design and Grph. Comm .................... 2
GRPH 25 Intro. to Mac Graphics .................................. 3
GRPH 27 Survey of Print Production .............................. 3

GRPH 35 Graphic Design .......................................... 3
GRPH 53A Basic Typography ....................................... 3
GRPH 98A Beginning Adobe Photoshop .............................. 3
GRPH 101A Beginning Adobe InDesign .............................. 3

GRPH 53B Typographic Design ..................................... 3
GRPH 78 Digital Scanning and Color Correction ................... 2
GRPH 101B Advanced Adobe InDesign ............................... 3
GRPH 100A Beginning Adobe Illustrator ........................... 3

GRPH 68 Design & Prepress Production Lab ........................ 3
GRPH 98B Advanced Adobe Photoshop ............................... 3
GRPH 100B Advanced Adobe Illustrator ............................ 3
    Total Units ................................................ 43

Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Press and Finishing

First Semester

Course                                                          Units
GRPH 23 Orientation to Design and Grph Comm ..................... 2
GRPH 25 Intro. to Mac Graphics .................................. 3
GRPH 27 Survey of Print Production .............................. 3
GRPH 72A Offset Press Operations ................................ 3

GRPH 60 Product Finishing ....................................... 2
GRPH 72B Advanced Offset Press Operations ....................... 3
    Total Units ................................................ 16

*See Interdisciplinary Studies
 

Offset Printing Technology

The noncredit program in Offset Printing Technology prepares students for entry and mid-level positions in offset press operations. The length of the program is 4 to 9 months. Admission requires ESL level 6 or permission of instructor.

Requirements for the vocational certificate
Completion of required courses with a grade of C or higher. CASAS TEST "READING" score of 245 for ESL and non-college graduates. (College graduates not tested.)
 

Core Course                                                     Hours
TIPL 9657 Offset Press Technology ............................. 576
TIPL 9660 Prepress Production .................................. 70
TIPL 9661 Microcomputers for Graphic Arts ...................... 70
SECY 9374 Keyboarding .......................................... 90
GRPH 60 Product Finishing* - 2 Units ........................... 51
ESLB 3821 Intro Micros (ESL students only) ..................... 90
    Total Hours ............................................... 947

* Credit class: requires registration  and tuition

Graphics Support Specialist
 

Noncredit Curriculum

The program prepares students for entry-level employment in the graphic communication field of various industries, including marketing, advertising, print firms, and communication departments. The program also prepares students for continued study in graphic communications. Instruction covers visual design and type, page layout, illustration and photo editing software, and related computer skills. The certificate program can be completed in one semester.
 

Core Course                                                     Hours
*GRPH 0921 Design and Type Fundamentals ................................90
*GRPH 0925 Intro to Mac Graphics........................................90
GRPH 1000 Intro to Adobe Illustrator............................... ....45
GRPH 1008 Intro to Adobe Photoshop......................................45
GRPH 1009 Intro to InDesign.............................................45
    Total Hours .......................................................315


*Advise that courses be taken concurrently

Multimedia Studies

The Multimedia Studies Program prepares students for entry-level employment in the multimedia industry. Created as a cooperative effort by many disciplines, the program offers instruction in the design, development, tools, techniques, and production of computer-based interactive multimedia. Teamwork is emphasized, reflecting the interdisciplinary work environment of the multimedia industry.

Certificate of Completion. Students may obtain a Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia Studies by completing the courses in one of the concentrations listed below. Each course must be completed with a final grade of "C" or higher or credit.

Concentration in Animation

The Multimedia Studies Program Concentration in Animation combines the study of animation, art, graphics, theater and problem-solving with the tools and techniques of communication for interactive digital media. This course of study prepares students for entry-level positions in multimedia animation. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Courses Required for Certificate of Achievement in Concentration in Animation

First Semester

Course                                                         Units
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia .......................... 3
MMSP 125 Multimedia Content and Form 
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals .............................. 3
ART 130A Basic Drawing ........................................... 3
TH A 143 Character Voices: Voice-Over
    or BCST 120 Audio Production ................................. 3

Second Semester

MMSP 145 Storytelling/Storyboarding for New Media ................ 3
MMSP 140 Flash Essentials ........................................ 3
ART 130B Intermediate Drawing .................................... 3
GRPH 100A Beginning Adobe Illustrator ............................ 3
    
Third Semester

MMSP 147 3D Imaging with 3D Studio Max ........................... 3
GRPH 100B Advanced Adobe Illustrator ............................. 3
GRPH 98A Beginning Adobe Photoshop 
    or PHOT 60A Beginning Photoshop ............................ 2-3 
MMSP 146 2D Animation with Flash ................................. 3

MMSP 150 Advanced Multimedia Production 
    or MMSP 160 Multimedia Internship/Work Exp 
    or BCST 165A Industry Internship
    or MMSP 151 Independent Multimedia Projects .................2-3
MMSP 148 Game Design for Multimedia............................... 2
    Total Units .............................................. 39-41

Flash Design and Development
The program for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Flash Design and Development provides instruction in the fundamental concepts and technical skills needed to design and develop animations, banners, games and web sites with Adobe Flash. Students who complete this certificate will be ready for entry-level or freelance work as a Flash designer and developer.

Course                                       Units
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia....................... 3
MMSP 125 Multimedia Content and Form ......................... 3
MMSP 140 Flash Essentials
    CS 183A Multimedia Tools.................................. 3
MMSP 146 2D Animation with Flash.............................. 3
MMSP 149 Designing Interactive Apps with Flash................ 3
MMSP 148 Game Design for Multimedia........................... 2
    Total Units.............................................. 17

The Multimedia Studies Rich Media Production certificate combines instruction and practice with the concepts, techniques and technology of audio, film and video production for interactive digital media. This course of study prepares students for entry-level positions in multimedia rich media production.

Each course must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia Studies: Rich Media Production

       First Semester
   Course                                                        Units
       MMSP 110 Orientation to Multimedia.......................... 2
       MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia..................... 3
       MMSP 125 Multimedia Content and Form
   	    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals........................ 3
       BCST 140 Video Production
   	    or CINE 24 Basic Film Production
   	    or BCST 145 Field Video Production................... 3-4
      
       Second Semester
       MMSP 130 Multimedia Process and Production.................. 3
       BCST 120 Audio Production................................... 3
       MMSP 140 Flash Essentials
   	    or CS 183A Computer Multimedia Tools................... 3
       CINE 25 Beginning Film Editing
   	    or Electives (See below)............................... 3
    
       Third Semester
       BCST 124 Digital Audio Production
  		     or MUS 30 Electronic Music Lab.............. 2-3
       BCST 143 Digital Video Editing
   	    or BCST 144 Desktop Video/Film
  	        or CINE 56 Introduction to Digital Film Editing.... 3
       MMSP 133 DVD Authoring...................................... 3
     
       Fourth Semester
       BCST 146 Digital Video Effects
   	    or CINE 136 Special Effects........................... 3
       MMSP 132 Digital Media Distribution........................ 2
       BCST 135 Podcasting........................................ 1
       MMSP 150 Advanced Multimedia Production
  	     or MMSP 151 Independent Multimedia Projects........ 2-3
       MMSP 160 Multimedia Intemship/Work Experience
  		    or BCST 165A Industry Internship
   		    or MMSP 165 Multimedia Portfolio Development.. 2
       	Total Units......................................... 41-44
  

  
    Recommended Electives: BCST 101,103,110,119,125,126,127,131, 133,145,148,149; BSEN 76; CNIT 131 ;CINE 21,30,54,60,76,126; GRPH 35,98A; MMSP 135A, 145,146, 147, 148, 149; JOUR 35; MUS 29,31; PHOT 57; TH A 145
  

The Multimedia Studies Program Concentration in Performance Arts combines the creative arts of music and theater with the digital tools for production in live performance. Students will be well-versed in the creation of digital sound, music, and computerized technologies for live theatrical performance.  Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Concentration in Performance Arts

First Semester

Course                                                         Units
MMSP 110 Orientation to Multimedia  .............................. 2
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia .......................... 3
MMSP 125 Multimedia Content and Form
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals .............................. 3
MUS 28 Contemporary Music
    or TH A 1 Intro to Theatre ................................... 3

MMSP 130 Multimedia Process and Production ....................... 3
MMSP 146 2D Animation with Flash 
    or CS 183A Multimedia Tools .................................. 3
MUS 30 Electronic Music Lab ...................................... 2
Electives (See below) ............................................ 3

MUS 31 Digital Music Studio ...................................... 3
TH A 145 Performance Art: New Media Workshop ..................... 3
MMSP 145 Storytelling/Storyboarding for New Media ................ 3
Electives (See below) ............................................ 3

MMSP 150 Advanced Multimedia Production 
    or MMSP 160 Multimedia Internship/Work Experience
    or BCST 165A Industry Internship
    or MMSP 151 Independent Multimedia Projects ................ 2-3
MMSP 165 Multimedia Portfolio Development ........................ 2
    Total Units .............................................. 38-39

Programming

The Multimedia Studies Programming certificate includes instruction and practice in specific programming languages and authoring tools. This course of study prepares students for entrylevel positions in computer programming in the multimedia field.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Programming

First Semester

Course                                                         Units
MMSP 110 Orientation to Multimedia  .............................. 2
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia .......................... 3
CNIT 132 Intermediate HTML and XHTML ............................. 3
CS 160A Introduction to Unix/Linux ............................... 2

Second Semester

MMSP 130 Multimedia Process and Production ....................... 3
MMSP 140 Flash Essentials
    or CS 183A Multimedia Tools .................................. 3
CS 111A Intro to Programming: Java
    or CS 110A Intro to Programming: C++ ......................... 3
CS 113A Intro to Perl Programming ................................ 3



Third Semester

CS 111B Programming Fundamentals: Java ........................... 3
CS 113B Object Oriented Perl Programming ......................... 3
CS 183B Flash Game Programming I ................................. 3

Fourth Semester

Course                                                         Units
CNIT 133 Interactive Web Pages ................................... 3
MMSP 150 Advanced Multimedia Production 
    or MMSP 160 Multimedia Internship/Work Experience
    or MMSP 151 Multimedia Independent Projects ................ 2-3
MMSP 165 Multimedia Portfolio Development ........................ 2
    Total Units .............................................. 38-39

The Multimedia Studies Web Design and Graphics certificate combines the study of design process and problem solving with the tools and techniques of visual communication for interactive digital media. This course of study prepares students for entry-level positions in multimedia design and production.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Web Design and Graphics

First Semester

Course                                                         Units
MMSP 110 Orientation to Multimedia  .............................. 2
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia .......................... 3
MMSP 125 Multimedia Content and Form 
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals .............................. 3
Electives (see below) ............................................ 3

Second Semester

MMSP 130 Multimedia Process and Production ....................... 3
GRPH 35 Graphic Design ........................................... 3
GRPH 98A Beginning Adobe Photoshop 
    or PHOT 60A Beginning Photoshop ............................ 2-3
GRPH 100A Beginning Adobe Illustrator ............................ 3

Third Semester

GRPH 140 Graphic Design for New Media ............................ 3
GRPH 98B Advanced Adobe Photoshop 
    or PHOT 60B Intermediate Photoshop ........................... 3
MMSP 146 2D Animation with Flash
    or CS 183A Multimedia Tools .................................. 3
MMSP 135A Advanced Web Design with Dreamweaver ................... 3

MMSP 142 Designing Interactive Applications with Flash............ 3
MMSP 150 Advanced Multimedia Production 
    or MMSP 160 Multimedia Internship/Work Experience
    or BCST 165A Industry Internship
    or MMSP 151 Independent Multimedia Projects ................ 2-3
    Total Units .............................................. 39-41

The program  for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Web Design with Dreamweaver provides instruction in the fundamental concepts and technical skills needed to design and develop web sites with Adobe Dreamweaver. Students who complete this certificate will be skilled in creating web sites with Adobe Dreamweaver.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Web Design with Dreamweaver

Course                                         		        Units
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia ...........................3
MMSP 130 Multimedia Process and Production ........................3
MMSP 135A Web Design with Dreamweaver..............................3
MMSP 135B Dynamic Sites with Dreamweaver ..........................3
    Total Units ................................................. 12

The Multimedia Studies Web Production certificate is a fast track program that combines the production of web site graphics and web site programming. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in web site production.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Concentration in Web Production (Fast Track)

First Semester*

Course                                                         Units
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia .......................... 3
MMSP 125 Multimedia Content and Form 
    or DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals .............................. 3

Second Semester
MMSP 146 2D Animation with Flash
    or CS 183A Multimedia Tools .................................. 3
CNIT 131 Internet Basics and Beginning HTML 
    or MMSP 130 Multimedia Process and Production ................ 3
GRPH 98A Beginning Adobe Photoshop 
    or PHOT 60A Beginning Photoshop..............................2-3

Third Semester
MMSP 135A Advanced Web Design with Dreamweaver ................... 3
CNIT 132 Intermediate HTML and XHTML ............................. 3
GRPH 100A Beginning Adobe Illustrator ............................ 3
    Total Units .............................................. 23-24

The Multimedia Studies Web Programming certificate is a fast track program that combines web site scripting and programming languages with design/animation tools that allow interactivity. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in web site programming.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Web Programming (Fast Track)

First Semester*
Course                                                         Units
MMSP 120 Computer Skills for Multimedia .......................... 3
CNIT 131 Internet Basics and Beginning  HTML ..................... 3



Second Semester
MMSP 140 Flash Essentials
    or CS 183A Multimedia Tools .................................. 3
CNIT 132 Intermediate HTML and XHTML ............................. 3
CS 110A Intro to Programming: C++ 
    or CS 111A Intro to Programming: Java ........................ 3

Third Semester
CS 183B Flash Game Programming I ................................. 3
CNIT 133 Interactive Web Pages ................................... 3
CS 110B Programming Fundamentals: C++
    or CS 111B Programming Fundamentals: Java .................... 3
    Total Units ................................................. 24