Graphic Design
A.S. Degree Major Art · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Science degree in Graphic Design prepares students for entry into the broad field of visual communication, with an emphasis on the development of problem solving in the practical application of graphic design. These applications include design for the print media, advertising, architectural and environmental graphics, packaging, logos, corporate identity, the web and other electronic media, using both digital media tools as well as traditional hand skills. It also enables students to enter a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree or into a professional art school with a graphic design emphasis.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design, AS: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| Major requirements | 21 | |
| ART 110 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 122 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 129 | Introduction to Web Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 149 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| ART 221 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| Art History Requirement | 3 | |
| When an honors course is available, students can select an honors course or a non-honors course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| ART 100 | Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| ART 100H | Honors Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| ART 101 | Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 101H | Honors Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 102 | Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance Through the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| ART 102H | Honors Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance Through the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| Select one (2) courses from the following | 6 | |
| When an honors course is available, students can select an honors course or a non-honors course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| ART 101 | Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 101H | Honors Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 102 | Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance Through the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| ART 102H | Honors Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance Through the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 128 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 |
| ART 131 | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 141 | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| ART 228 | Intermediate Illustration | 3 |
| ART 229 | Multimedia Applications for the Web | 3 |
| ART 230 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 231 | Intermediate Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 232 | Advanced Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 233 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART 241 | Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ART 242 | Advanced Painting | 3 |
| ART 249 | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 250 | Advanced Studio Concepts | 3 |
| CMPR 105 | Visual BASIC Programming | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the use of tools and techniques to create graphic design images using visual elements and principles of design.
- Demonstrate critical analysis of works of art in historical and cultural context.