Graphic Design Fundamentals

Certificate of Achievement Design · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

This Graphic Design Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement provides students with foundational graphic design skills and knowledge. Using current industry software, students combine graphics, images, and typography, to represent ideas and messages. This award gives students a basic understanding of visual communication and software that can be applied to non-design careers.

Award Note: This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Graphic Design Fundamentals Program will be able to:

  1. Incorporate research processes and conceptual strategies to solve design problems.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of visual coherence by building typographic systems.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency with current industry standard design software.
  4. Produce a body of work that demonstrates a unique voice, vision, and viewpoint.

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:12
DSGN 100Introduction to Graphic Design3
DSGN 102Digital Media I3
DSGN 104Graphic Design History3
DSGN 106Typography I3

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