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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Multimedia Studies Program",
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  "name": "Graphic Design",
  "award": "Associate in Arts",
  "department": "multimedia-studies-program",
  "sourceUrl": "https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28150/28123/28311",
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      "markdown": "**About the Program**\n\n**Program Goal:** Career\n\n**GE Pattern(s):** Butte Local, Cal-GETC\n\n**Program Code:** 11140.00AA\n\nThis program meets the lower division major preparation for a similar major at CSU, Chico. Visit website for details www.assist.org\n\n**Program Learning Outcome(s):**\nUpon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:\n\n1.  Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to create a Graphic Design portfolio to show to potential clients or as an entry portfolio for transfer.\n2.  Demonstrate proficient use and knowledge of current design software tools, processes and presentation methods.\n3.  Research, discuss, and write about historic and current trends, movements, figures and technologies related to Graphic Design."
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          "text": "Required courses:",
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          "code": "ART 7",
          "title": "2-D Foundations",
          "units": "3",
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          "code": "ART 8",
          "title": "Drawing I",
          "units": "3",
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        {
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          "code": "ART 31",
          "title": "Graphic Design I",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHO 2",
          "title": "Introduction to Photography",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "RTVF 12",
          "title": "Mass Media and Society",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one:",
          "units": "3"
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          "code": "ARTH C1100",
          "title": "Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTH C1200",
          "title": "Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "18"
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