# Graphic Design (Associate in Science)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Art

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Prepares students in basic skills necessary to prepare a portfolio for application to Graphic Design, Environmental Design, and Packaging Design programs at 4 year schools. In addition, develops creative design ability and conceptual skills in the printed media, motion graphics, and web design.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Develop design hierarchies and apply them to projects.
2.  Use elements of design to communicate visual concepts.
3.  Apply time-based design methods, including two and three-dimensional processes.
4.  Use appropriate software to generate and modify design projects.
5.  Critically evaluate visual concepts.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 30 |
| ART 104 | Design and Composition | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 200 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ARTD 100 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ARTD 150 | Digital Concepts and Techniques in Art | 3 |
| ARTD 200 | Graphic Design II - Lettering and Layout | 3 |
| ARTD 210 | Typography Design | 3 |
| ARTD 220 | Motion Design | 3 |
| ARTI 100 | Concept Sketching | 3 |
| ARTI 246 | Digital 3D Design and Modeling | 3 |
| **Final Art Portfolio Review** | |  |
| **Electives (Select 6-7 units)** | | 6-7 |
| ARTI 247 | Digital 3D Design and Animation | 3 |
| ARTI 248 | Digital 3D Design and Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTI 220 | Illustration II, Digital Techniques | 3 |
| ART 120 | Foundations of Life Drawing | 3 |
| PHOT 100 | Black and White Film Photography | 3 |
| CE 100 | Cooperative Education | 0.5-4 |
| **Total** | | **36-37** |