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
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Certificate Course Requirements |
Units |
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ART 22 |
Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
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ART 24 |
Color Fundamentals |
3 |
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ART 28A |
Drawing and Composition I |
3 |
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ART 40 |
Graphic Design for the Web |
4 |
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ART 41 |
Graphic Design: Images and Type |
4 |
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ART 43 |
Page Layout and Typography |
4 |
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ART 45 |
Introduction to Computers for Graphic Arts |
4 |
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ART 46 |
Introduction to Photoshop |
4 |
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ART 48 |
Graphic Arts Production & Pre-Press |
4 |
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ART 50 |
Graphic Arts Portfolio |
1 |
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PHOT 1A |
Photography I: Black and White |
3 |
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Associate in Arts/MPC GE Pattern
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Associate Degree Requirements |
Units |
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Certificate Requirements |
37 |
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Additional major units required for associate degree |
8 |
Select eight units from the following: 8 Units
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ART 2 |
History of Western Art I (4) |
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ART 3 |
History of Western Art II (4) |
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ART 23 |
Design II: Three-Dimensional Design (3) |
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ART 29A |
Sketch I (1.5) |
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ART 36A |
Printmaking I: Relief Printmaking (3) |
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ART 44 |
Introduction to Web Animation (4) |
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ART 47 |
Intermediate Photoshop (4) |
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ART 49 |
Graphic Arts Projects (1) |
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ART 51 |
Introduction to Film/Video (3) |
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ART 58A |
Painting I (3) |
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BUSI 50 |
Introduction to Marketing (3) |
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ETNC 10 |
Intercultural Relations in American Society (3) |
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HUMA 4 |
Images of Women in the Arts (3) |
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SPCH 4 |
Intercultural Communication (3) |
Associate in Arts Degree CSU/IGETC GE Pattern
Select at least eighteen units from courses below: 18 Units
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Major Courses |
Units |
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ART 2 |
History of Western Art I |
4 |
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ART 3 |
History of Western Art II |
4 |
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ART 22 |
Visual Fundamentals: Two Dimensional Design |
3 |
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ART 23 |
Design II: Three Dimensional Design |
3 |
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ART 24 |
Color Fundamentals |
3 |
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ART 28A |
Drawing and Composition I |
3 |
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ART 41 |
*Graphic Design: Images and Type |
4 |
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ART 43 |
*Page Layout and Typography |
4 |
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ART 45 |
*Introduction Computers for Graphic Artists |
4 |
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ART 46 |
*Introduction to Photoshop |
4 |
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ART 48 |
*Graphic Arts Production & Pre-Press |
4 |
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ART 50 |
*Graphic Arts Portfolio |
4 |
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PHOT 1A |
Photography I:Black and White |
3 |
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.