Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Completion
Division of Advanced Technology
Donnetta Webb, Dean
Technology 106
Phone: (916) 558-2491
Fax: (916) 558-2188
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Graphic Communication , Degree and Certificate of AchievementDigital Illustration , Certificate of Completion, Level 1
Graphic Design Production , Certificate of Completion, Level 3
Image Editing , Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Web Design Basics , Certificate of Completion, Level 3
Page Layout , Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Prepress , Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Graphic Communication develops curriculum in conjunction with Northern California industry leaders. Our courses offer students both current technology and theory in electronic prepress, graphic design, digital illustration, image editing, web design, page layout, and computer animation.
The Graphic Communication Department partners with industry leaders to develop curriculum that blends solid theoretical training with the latest software versions. Faculty members ensure student understanding of typography, color theory, layout, composition, visual message-making, and principles of animation while preparing them for real-world employment. GC has been inspiring creative emergence and developing professional marketability for over three decades.
The program consists of three distinct areas:
- Electronic Prepress/Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Computer Animation
Courses within these areas focus on specific skills and technical competencies to promote success in the workplace and transfer to four-year colleges and art schools.
Electronic Prepress/Graphic Design
These courses focus on computer-related and design skills that are applicable to the print design industry. This area offers industry standard software classes as well as basic design theory. Courses will prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or employment opportunities within the print design industry. Employers include newspapers, book and magazine publishers, graphic design studios, prepress departments within commercial print shops, government agencies, and in-house design studios.
Web Design
Web design courses combine the latest computer technology and graphic design concepts/theory. The curriculum is under close advisement from industry contacts to offer students skills that are "hireable." Opportunities in this area might include transfer to a four-year college, employment with a Web design team, or self-employment as a Web designer.
Computer AnimationThese courses are being developed with the help of industry partners who are leaders in computer animation in Northern California. Opportunities include transfer to a four-year college, transfer to private animation schools, employment in animation studios, special effects houses, the gaming industry, the motion picture industry, and independent filmmaking.
Recommended High School Preparation
Courses in art, computer skills, photography, journalism, and English.
Contact department faculty at 916-558-2415.
Graphic Communication
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Science (A. S.) Degree
The Associate in Science Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of "C" or better, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement may be obtained by completion of 21 units in Graphic Communication courses with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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Digital Illustration
Certificate of Completion, Level 1
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities may be found in graphic design studios, professional printing facilities, newspapers, magazines, and Web design studios.
| Required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| GCOM 340, Beginning Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
| GCOM 341, Advanced Digital Illustration, Using Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 6 |
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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Graphic Design Production
Certificate of Completion, Level 3
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities may be found in graphic design studios, newspapers, magazines, and professional printing facilities.
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required courses with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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Image Editing
Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Career Opportunities
Career opportunies may be found in graphic design studios, Web design studios, newspapers, magazines, and professional printing facilities.
| Required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| GCOM 330, Beginning Photoshop |
3 |
| GCOM 331, Advanced Image Editing, Using Adobe Photoshop |
3 |
| GCOM 105, Photoshop Special Features (1.5) or CGOM 104, Real World Scanning (1.5) or CGOM 360, Graphics for the Web(3) |
1.5 |
| Total Units Required | 7.5 |
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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Web Design Basics
Certificate of Completion, Level 3
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities may be found in the Web design industry.
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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Page Layout
Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunites may be found in graphic design studios, newspapers, magazines, and professional printing facilities.
| Required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: GCOM 310, Beginning Page Layout, Using Adobe PageMaker (3) GCOM 313, Beginning Page Layout, Using Adobe InDesign (3) GCOM 316, Beginning Page Layout, Using Quark XPress (3) |
6 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: GCOM 314, Advanced Page Layout Using Adobe InDesign (3) GCOM 317, Advanced Page Layout, Using Quark XPress (3) GCOM 319, Newspaper Design (3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 9 |
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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Prepress
Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities may be found in prepress departments in print shops, newspapers, magazines, and in-house graphic design departments.
| Required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| GCOM 310, Beginning Page Layout, Using Adobe PageMaker (3) or GCOM 313, Beginning Page Layout, Using Adobe InDesign (3) or GCOM 316, Beginning Page Layout, Using Quark XPress (3) |
3 |
| GCOM 330, Beginning Photoshop |
3 |
| GCOM 340, Beginning Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 9 |
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
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