Graphic Design
Skills Competency Award (SCA): Entrepreneur I Graphic Art & Design · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
This Skills Competency Award provides the student with a foundation in Graphic Design and an understanding of the digital process when designing for print. They will also learn skills to promote their work and to develop entrepreneurial skills. These new skills will give the student the tools to become successful in managing their own design business.
Requirements
Skills Competency Award Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course. Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| ENT 202 | Entrepreneurship: Idea to Business Model | 3 |
| ENT 203 | Marketing Plan Development | 3 |
| GDP 111 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| GDP 113 | Typography | 3 |
| GDP 114 | Intermediate Graphic Design | 3 |
| GDP 118 | Creative Thinking | 3 |
| Total Units | 18.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply design principles to both print and screen layouts.
- Demonstrate proficiency using industry-standard software to produce graphic design layouts that are print-ready digital files.
- Demonstrate a sense of aesthetics for design and typography in the visual communication field.
- Apply entrepreneurial skills to develop freelance business.