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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Graphic Design Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Graphic Art and Design (103000)

Projected Start Date

08/15/24

Catalog Description

The Graphic Design Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the graphic design related professions. The hands-on classes allow a student to create professional quality designs suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. This certificate requires a total of 43-44 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

Enrollment Completer Projections

15 annual completions

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

The program goals are to  to prepare students for entry level positions in the graphic design related professions. The learners will create professional quality designs suitable for inclusion in an employment portfolio. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

43-44 units

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

This certificate requires a total of 43-44 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
GRFX 100 FGraphic Design I3s1
DART 100 FIntroduction to Digital Art3s1
GRFX 160 FPublication Design3s1
GRFX 150 F Graphic Design II3s2
GRFX 120 FTypography I3s2
DART 112 FVector Graphics3S2
GRFX 200 FGraphic Design III3y2
DART 132 FDigital Imaging I3s3
ART 123 FBusiness Practices in Art3s3
GRFX 250 FGraphic Design IV3s4
GRFX 270 FUI-UE User Experience Design3y2
ART 299 FArt Independent Study1-2y2
Electives


ART 182 FBasic Drawing3y1
GRFX 151 FHistory of Graphic Design3y1
PRNT 101FIntroduction to Printing3y1
GRFX 230 FAdvertising Design3y1
GRFX 240 FPackaging Design3y2
GRFX 170 FTypography II3y2




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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Graphics
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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
15 annual completers
Priority Sector

Media and Graphic Communications

Submission Details

Published at

10/19/23 - 12:18 PM

Status

Recommended

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