Media Arts: Graphic Design (CSU Option)
Associate in Science Graphics · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The Media Arts: Graphic Design (CSU Option) program provides a clear pathway for transfer students interested in further studies toward a California State University (CSU) baccalaureate degree in Art and Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design. The curriculum includes lower-division foundational art courses, lower-division graphic design specific courses. It is designed to develop visual literacy skills, technical skills, plus opportunities for creative thinking and portfolio development for transfer.
Transfer requirements include completion of 60-semester units that are eligible for transfer to California State Universities, including the following: A) The completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). B) Allan Hancock College's graduation requirements. C) Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0. D) Minimum grade of C (or P) for each course in the major. This is not an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), ask your counselor for more information.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Media Arts: Graphic Design (CSU Option) will:
- Demonstrate understanding of design principles through creative processes and design thinking.
- Develop core skills in design technology for the creation and development of artwork for digital and print media.
- Articulate and integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge to discuss and construct effective design solutions.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 24 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRPH 110 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| GRPH 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3 |
| ART 110 | Design 1 | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| MMAC 129 | Digital Tools for Visual Media | 3 |
| ART 113 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| GRPH 117 | Typography | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 112 | Design Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 122 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRPH 112 | Digital Imagery | 3 |
| GRPH 113 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| GRPH 115 | Digital Design and Publishing | 3 |
| GRPH 118 | User Interface Design | 3 |
| GRPH 127 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Elective units required for Graphic Design (CSU Option) AS: 2 | ||
| General Education | ||
| California General Education Curriculum: 34 units (0 units double counted) | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 26 | |