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Submitter's Information
Name
Vicki Shipman
Title
CTE Project Manager
Region
Bay Area
College
Las Positas College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Vicki Shipman
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Graphic Design
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Graphic Art and Design (103000)
Projected Start Date
08/15/18
Catalog Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design is designed to prepare the students for work in the
graphic design profession. The degree gives the students the knowledge and experience to enter the
graphic design profession as a member of an advertising agency, creative services team, design studio,
in-house design team, print shop, or web development firm.
The Associate in Arts in Graphic Design is designed to prepare students for work in the graphic design
profession. The course work will prepare students to undertake a position in an advertising agency,
creative services team, design studio, in-house design team, print shop, or web development firm.
Enrollment Completer Projections
5
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal
The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design is designed to prepare the students for work in the
graphic design profession. The course work will prepare students to undertake a position in graphic design related fields.
The Associate in Arts in Graphic Design is designed to prepare students for work in the graphic design
profession. The course work will prepare students to undertake a position in graphic design related fields.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
33
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
33
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
60
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
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Program Requirements
Required Core
VCOM 51 Color Theory for Design 3
VCOM 52 Introduction to Typography 3
VCOM 53 Photoshop I 3
VCOM 54 Illustrator I 3
GDDM 56 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
GDDM 57 Branding and Identity Design3
VCOM 58 Photoshop II 3
GDDM 59 Illustrator II 3
VCOM 60 Creative Portfolio Development & Self Promotion 3
VCOM 64 InDesign I 3
List A: Select One
VCOM 2 Wordpress and Content Management Systems 3
GDDM 3 The History of Modern Design 3
VCOM 4 User Interface and User Experience Design 3
VCOM 40 Design Shop: The Business of Design 3
VCOM 55 Web Design I 3
VCOM 65 Elect Prepress/Print Prod 3
VCOM 70 Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers 3
GDDM =D InDesign II 3
GDDM XX Creative Portfolio Preparation 3
Total Major Units: 33
Total Certificate Units: 33
General Education Courses
Total Units Required for AA Degree: 60
Supporting Documents
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The COCI (Chancellor's office curriculum inventory) does not have this program in inventory therefore will not accept changes to the program without BACCC recommendation; updated PSLO’s; revised and/or added courses.
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Submission Details
Published at
11/21/17 - 12:47 PM
Status
Recommended
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Kit O'Doherty Super User · 12/04/17
This is a substantial changes request.