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Graphic Arts

 
MAJOR: Graphic Arts 
Certificate of Achievement & Associate in Arts Degree       

·         Certificate courses: 37 Units

·         Associate degree major courses based on MPC GE Pattern: 45 Units

·         Associate degree major courses based on CSU/IGETC Pattern: 18 Units     

 

Certificate Course Requirements

Units

ART 22

Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design

3

ART 24

Color Fundamentals

3

ART 28A

Drawing and Composition I

3

ART 40

Graphic Design for the Web

4

ART 41

Graphic Design: Images and Type

4

ART 43

Page Layout and Typography

4

ART 45

Introduction to Computers for Graphic Arts

4

ART 46

Introduction to Photoshop

4

ART 48

Graphic Arts Production & Pre-Press

4

ART 50

Graphic Arts Portfolio

1

PHOT 1A

Photography I: Black and White

3

 Associate in Arts/MPC GE Pattern

Associate Degree Requirements

Units

Certificate Requirements 

37

Additional major units required for associate degree

8

Select eight units from the following: 8 Units

ART 2

History of Western Art I (4)

ART 3

History of Western Art II (4)

ART 23

Design II: Three-Dimensional Design (3)

ART 29A

Sketch I (1.5)

ART 36A

Printmaking I: Relief Printmaking (3)

ART 44

Introduction to Web Animation (4)

ART 47

Intermediate Photoshop (4)

ART 49

Graphic Arts Projects (1)

ART 51

Introduction to Film/Video (3)

ART 58A

Painting I (3)

BUSI 50

Introduction to Marketing (3)

ETNC 10

Intercultural Relations in American Society (3)

HUMA 4

Images of Women in the Arts (3)

SPCH 4

Intercultural Communication (3)

MPC General Education Requirements

21

Electives to total 60 units

 

TOTAL DEGREE UNITS

60

 Associate in Arts Degree CSU/IGETC GE Pattern

Select at least eighteen units from courses below:    18 Units

Major Courses

Units

ART 2

History of Western Art I

4

ART 3

History of Western Art II         

4

ART 22

Visual Fundamentals: Two Dimensional Design

3

ART 23

Design II: Three Dimensional   Design

3

ART 24

Color Fundamentals

3

ART 28A

Drawing and Composition I

3

ART 41

*Graphic Design: Images and Type

4

ART 43

*Page Layout and Typography

4

ART 45

*Introduction Computers for Graphic Artists

4

ART 46

*Introduction to Photoshop

4

ART 48

*Graphic Arts Production & Pre-Press

4

ART 50

*Graphic Arts Portfolio

4

PHOT 1A

Photography I:Black and White

3

CSU General Education Requirements or
IGETC-CSU
or IGETC-UC

34-39

Electives to total 60 units

 

TOTAL DEGREE UNITS

60

 Graduation Requirements

Contact an MPC counselor for major preparation at specific Institutions 

See the Art Department web page or the Creative Arts Division web page for more information.