computer graphics and digital imagery program

This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic communication and new media. This includes instruction in graphic design, illustration, photo manipulation,web design, animation, electronic prepress, press operation, bindery, and management, using the latest equipment and software available within a live,production facility. Classes are structured to give strong academic and hands-on experience for entry into the graphic communication/new media industries.

Certificate Program

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.

•Demonstrate ethical, economic, civic,and moral responsibility.

• Create graphics projects that demonstrate competent formal design skills including typography, composition and effective imagery.

• Create graphics projects from concept to completion considering target market, color model, resolution, and media specifications for offset, digital and multimedia publication, and if applicable,assign substrates and inks for its publication.

• Demonstrate proofing and pre-flighting techniques,portable document format (PDF) creation, and troubleshooting of a digital file in preparation for imaging a project.

• Demonstrate proper set-up, safe operation,and clean-up of printing press equipment.

• Demonstrate the ability to estimate costs,document materials and time spent on production, and an ability to meet deadlines.

• Produce a portfolio and networking skills to promote talents in preparation for work in the graphics industry. The ADM program prepares students for the following careers in graphic communications:production artist, graphic designer, web designer, illustrator, advertising designer, animator, prepress technician, press operator, bindery/finishing technician and production manager.

 Required Courses (36 units)                                                                                            Units

ADM-1 Introduction to Applied Digital Media                                                                        3

ADM-2A Color Systems and File Management                                                                      1

ADM-2B Prepress, Paper and Ink                                                                                            1

ADM-2C Ethics and Legalities for Graphic Designers                                                           1

ADM-55 Business Management for Graphic Communications                                           3

ADM-62 Typography and Graphic Design                                                                              3

ADM-63A Design for Print Publication                                                                                    3

ADM-70 Project Production and Portfolio                                                                             3

ADM-71A Adobe Photoshop for Image Manipulation                                                          3

ADM-77A Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Art                                                                           3

ADM-85A Commercial Printing                                                                                                3

Electives  (9units)                                                                                                               Units

ADM-63B Design for Electronic Publication                                                                           3

ADM-67 Multimedia Animation                                                                                               3

ADM-68A 3D Animation with Maya I                                                                                       3

ADM-68B 3D Animation with Maya II                                                                                      3

ADM-69 Motion Graphics and Special Effects with After Effects                                         3

ADM-71B Adobe Photoshop, Advanced                                                                                3

ADM-74A Web Design                                                                                                              3

ADM-74B Web Design With Dreamweaver                                                                            3

ADM-77B Adobe Illustrator, Advanced                                                                                   3

ADM-80 Electronic Pre-press                                                                                                  3

ADM-85B Commercial Printing, Advanced                                                                             3

ADM-200 Applied Digital Media and Printing Work Experience                                1-2-3-4

ART-22 Basic Design                                                                                                                 3

ART-23 Color Theory and Design                                                                                            3

ART-36A Computer Art-Introduction                                                                                      3

ART-36B Computer Art-Intermediate                                                                                     3

ART-39 Design and Graphics                                                                                                   3

FTV-64A Beginning Digital Editing Principles and Techniques                                             3

MKT-40 Advertising                                                                                                                   3

PHO-20 Introduction to Digital Photography                                                                        3

Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design and Printing will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

75 certificate completers/annually.

The Advanced Digital Media program prepares students for the following careers in graphic communications:
production artist, graphic designer, web designer,illustrator, advertising designer, animator, prepress technician, press operator, bindery/finishing technician and production manager.

The Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design and Printing will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog. 

This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 15-24 months.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.

•Demonstrate ethical, economic, civic,and moral responsibility.

• Create graphics projects that demonstrate competent formal design skills including typography, composition and effective imagery.

• Create graphics projects from concept to completion considering target market, color model, resolution, and media specifications for offset, digital and multimedia publication, and if applicable,assign substrates and inks for its publication.

• Demonstrate proofing and pre-flighting techniques,portable document format (PDF) creation, and troubleshooting of a digital file in preparation for imaging a project.

• Demonstrate proper set-up, safe operation,and clean-up of printing press equipment.

• Demonstrate the ability to estimate costs,document materials and time spent on production, and an ability to meet deadlines.

• Produce a portfolio and networking skills to promote talents in preparation for work in the graphics industry. The ADM program prepares students for the following careers in graphic communications:production artist, graphic designer, web designer, illustrator, advertising designer, animator, prepress technician, press operator, bindery/finishing technician and production manager.