GRAPHIC DESIGN

Description

The Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design prepares students for entry in graphic design and associated communication design industries and assists students seeking an undergraduate degree. Courses listed in the degree provide the student with the technical and critical thinking skills needed to produce and present visual communication solutions. This AS degree will enable students to build a portfolio of graphic design work in-line with industry standards and expectations including (but not limited to) branding and identity design, publication design, advertising and entertainment design, package design, website and interaction design, and other types of communication design.

NOTE: Students interested in transferring as a Graphic Design major should consult with a counselor for appropriate general education & major preparation counseling.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.