This Graphic Design Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement provides students with foundational graphic design skills and knowledge. Using current industry software, students combine graphics, images, and typography, to represent ideas and messages. This award gives students a basic understanding of visual communication and software that can be applied to non-design careers.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.[1]
[1] Certificates of achievement consisting of less than 16 total units are not eligible for federal financial aid.
(A) Enrollment Data
Annual Number of Sections (SECT) and Enrollment (ENRL) Totals
2020-2021* | 2020-2021* | 2021-2022* | 2021-2022* | ||
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Course Dept. Number | Course Title | SECT | ENRL | SECT | ENRL |
DSGN 100 | Introduction to Graphic Design (ARTG 100 Basic Graphic Design) | 6 | 245 | 6 | 255 |
DSGN 102 | Digital Media I (ARTG 125 Digital Media) | 4 | 178 | 4 | 174 |
DSGN 104 | Graphic Design History (ARTG 118 Graphic Design History) | 8 | 341 | 8 | 320 |
DSGN 106 | Typography I (ARTG 106 Typography) | 6 | 234 | 6 | 252 |
(B) Completer Projections
Basedon enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn thisaward annually is 20 students.
The Design program at San Diego City College provides students with strong foundational coursework, emphasizing in typography and design principles needed to enter the industry. Students benefit from instructors who work professionally in the field. Students receive hands-on experience using current industry software and other tools to create projects for the real world. The Design program is primarily designed for students interested in entering the graphic design and interaction design fields. Students following the associate degree paths will be able to gain essential studies and skills needed to transfer to a private or public four-year design program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will be able to:
● Develop conceptual strategies and apply them to solve design problems.
● Demonstrate an understanding of visual coherence by building typographic systems.
● Demonstrate proficiency with current industry standard design software.
● Employ production methodology to design projects.
● Incorporate research and strategy processes into design projects.
● Design interactive and digital media experiences for a variety of digital devices.
● Produce a body of work that demonstrates a unique voice, vision, and viewpoint.
● Apply professional practice knowledge and theory to develop career and business skills.
At San Diego City College, we open the door to unlimited opportunity. Potential jobs include account executive, animator, art director, chief creative officer, content strategist, copywriter, creative director, design educator, design strategist, freelance designer, front-end developer, graphic designer, illustrator, information architect, in-house designer, interaction designer, production artist, product designer, production coordinator, project manager, senior designer, user experience designer, and user interface designer. Fields of specialization include advertising, graphic design, environmental design, illustration, information graphics, interaction design, packaging, publication design, motion graphics, type design/lettering, user experience design, user interface design, and website design.
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The program modifications made to design (DSGN) certificates and degrees do not change the total number of awards being offered in the region. Program modifications will not contribute to an overproduction to the supply in the labor market demand as it will continue to yield the same number of graduates or completers as in previous years.
This program modification updates the program award title and includes updates to course numbering and course titles that reflects the program’s emphasis on design. These changes will promote student success by giving clarity to course sequencing and award options. The changes will also give students more flexibility to choose intermediate and advanced courses that are relevant to their specializations and education/career goals. The college proposes the program modification to go into effect Fall 2024.
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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DSGN 100 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 | Y1, S1 |
DSGN 102 | Digital Media I | 3 | Y1, S1 |
DSGN 104 | Graphic Design History | 3 | Y1, S1 |
DSGN 106 | Topography I | 3 | Y1, S1 |
Total Units 12
Tina Recalde · 12/09/22
San Diego Mesa supports the program modification.
George Dowden · 12/09/22
Cuyamaca supports this.
Jesse Lopez · 12/08/22
Miramar College supports the modification.
Efrain Silva · 12/08/22
IVC supports the program modification.
Cassandra Storey · 12/08/22
SDCCE support program mod
Dr. Al Taccone · 12/02/22
MiraCosta supports given this is a submission to modify the program.
John Edwards · 11/30/22
San Diego City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a new program, but supports a program modification because 1) there is a supply gap; 2) there is a high number of annual job openings; but 3) entry-level wages are below the living wage for some occupations. The colleges should also note that employers typically require a bachelor's degree as the minimum educational requirement.
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