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California Regional Consortia

Computer Graphics Foundations

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Submitter's Information

Name

Heather Townsend

Title

Curriculum Process Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Modesto Junior College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Rob Stevenson

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Computer Graphics Foundations

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Digital Media (061400)

Projected Start Date

08/25/25

Catalog Description
  • The Computer Graphics Applications Associate Degree and Certificate program is structured to enable students to pursue a course of study and computer experience in career areas that rely on computer graphics applications. This program is designed to prepare students for employment, transfer to four year institutions, or to allow employees within these industries to upgrade their skills. The Foundations Certificate of Achievement is an award for completion of the core classes in the major.
Enrollment Completer Projections



2025-2026

2026-2027

CB 01:
COURSE DEPT/NO

CB 02: COURSE TITLE

SECTIONS OFFERED
(ANNUAL)

ENROLLMENT TOTAL (ANNUAL)

SECTIONS OFFERED
(ANNUAL)

ENROLLMENT TOTAL (ANNUAL)

ART120

Basic Drawing 1

22

660

24

        720

ART 124

Color and 2-D Foundation Design

6

180

6

180

CMPGR 202

Introduction to Computer Graphics

24

720

26

780

CMPGR 213

Digital Drawing and Painting

2

60

2

60

CMPGR 219

Computer Graphics Portfolio

2

40

2

40

CMPGR 235

Beginning Photoshop

2

60

2

60

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)
Program Goal

Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the student should be prepared to:

Demonstrate an understanding of art and color principles and theory and apply it in practice.

Demonstrate fundamental drawing skills to render one’s vision on traditional and digital media.

Utilize digital tools in the creation and manipulation of digital imagery and video.

Reflect upon one’s body of work and curate a portfolio customized to fit a specific job prospect.

Understand the history, significance, and impact of digital media in society.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16.5

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn a Computer Graphics Foundations Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the requirements as listed below for a total of 16.5 units. These courses should be completed in the order shown. All required courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.

Program Requirements


To earn a Computer Graphics Foundations Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the requirements as listed below for a total of 16.5 units. These courses should be completed in the order shown. All required courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.



Required Courses:  Complete 10 Units



PREFIX

SEQUENCE (SEMESTER)

COURSE NAME


UNITS



ART 120

1

Basic Drawing 1

 

3



ART 124

1

Color and 2-D Foundation Design

 

3



CMPGR 202

1

Introduction to Computer Graphics

 

3



CMPGR 213

2

Digital Drawing and Painting

 

3



CMPGR 219

2

Computer Graphics Portfolio

 

1.5



CMPGR 235

2

Beginning Photoshop

 

3



Total Units for Certificate of Achievement

 

16.5






























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Published at

10/30/24 - 02:04 PM

Status

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