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Graphic Design
Living in an information-seeking society, we are surrounded by words and pictures. It is the task of the graphic designer to research, analyze, organize and make artistic order out of chaos. Graphic design students must learn to speak a global visual language and develop an awareness of the meanings and power of symbols and words. The products and services they design and promote will make a social and ecological impact.

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Certificate Associate in Arts
Associate in Arts Degree: Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design
CoursesUnits
ARTF 110, Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic3
ARTF 111, Art History: Renaissance to Modern3
ARTF 155A, Freehand Drawing I3
ARTG 100, Basic Graphic Design3
ARTG 106, Typography3
ARTG 118, Graphic Design History3
ARTG 120, Illustration3
ARTG 124, Intermediate Graphic Design I (Page Layout)3
ARTG 125, Digital Media3
ARTG 133, Intermediate Graphic Design II (Identity Systems)3
ARTG 148B, Portfolio B3
Total Units = 28-33

San Diego City College *Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.

Recommended Electives: Art-Fine Art 210A; Art-Graphic Design 126, 144, 148A, 149, 206, 270, 290; Photography 100, 105.