Graphic Design
Certificate of Achievement Digital Media · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Graphic Design program provides students a comprehensive foundation in design elements, design principles, typography, layout, branding, and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in digital art technology, design aesthetics and design practice to enter the workforce.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Create visual compositions using design skills with strong conceptual abilities.
- Communicate visual ideas clearly, confidently in work, presentation, and writing.
- Apply the creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, prototyping, critique and refinement.
- Develop basic business practices to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DIGM 2 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| DIGM 4A | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DIGM 5 | Typography | 3 |
| DIGM 7 | Design and Layout | 3 |
| DIGM 6A | Photoshop | 3 |
| orPHOT 6A | Photoshop | 3 |
| DIGM 8A | Graphic Design Studio | 3 |
| ART 25 | Color Theory | 3 |
| DIGM 8B | Graphic Design Studio II | 3 |
| DIGM 12A | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DIGM 15 | Web Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| DIGM 20 | Digital Portfolio and Promotion | 1.5 |
| Total | 21 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 01098
TOP Code: 061460 - Computer Graphics and Digital Imagery
CIP Code: 11.0803 - Computer Graphics