Program Overview - Communication Graphics
Graphic Design
The Graphic Design field distinguishes itself from the general arts field by stressing the application of visual knowledge. The designer must have the ability to be both imaginative and practical, be able to analyze the needs of contemporary society, and solve problems. Possible job opportunities include: graphic designer, art director, layout artist, illustrator, and free-lance designer.
Living in an information society, our senses are constantly bombarded by words and pictures. Graphic designers make order out of chaos; they must be researchers, analysts and organizers as well as artist. Time is invested in learning to use the same software used by the graphic design field. This prepares the student for real world demands and frees the student to concentrate on concepts.
Pictured above are Graphic Design II students Chrissy Heilman and Phill Frisk posing with their client Bonnie Costello of MJC after discussing the brochure and presentation folder that they designed for the Nursing Program (Fall 2000).
Graphic Design Core Courses for A.A. Degree |
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| ART 120 Basic Drawing 1 | 3 units |
| ART 121 Basic Drawing 2 | 3 units |
| CGR 201 Graphic Arts Fundamentals | 3 units |
| CGR 211 Typography 1 | 2 units |
| CGR 212 Electronic Prepress | 3 units |
| CGR 224 Electronic Publishing Systems | 2 units |
| CGR 230 Graphic Design 1 | 2 units |
| CGR 333 Photo Techniques | 3 units |
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Total Core Units Required for A.A. Degree |
21 units |
Graphic Design Core Courses for A.S. Degree |
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| ART 124 Color and Design 1 | 3 units |
| CGR 231 Graphic Design 2 | 2 units |
| CGR 232 Graphic Design Portfolio Development | 1 units |
| CGR 331 Typography 2 | 3 units |
| CGR 342 Advanced Copy Design | 2 units |
| Total Core Units Required for A.S. Degree | 32 units |
Graphic Design Core Courses for Certificate |
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| ART 123 Figure Drawing | 3 units |
| CGR 350 Graphic Communication Internship* | 2 units |
| Total Core Units Required for Certificate | 37 units |
| *Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 units in major |
Note: Course requirements are subject to change. Refer to Modesto Junior College Catalog for course prerequisites and program requirements.
Certificate or Accreditation-Academic Requirements Speech Com 102 Math 20 or test into Math 70 Read 184 or minimum score of 12 on reading comprehension section of the Descriptive Test of Language Skills (DTLS)
Software Used in Communication Graphics/Design |
| Adobe PageMaker |
| CGR 201 Graphic Arts Fundamentals |
| CGR 211 Typography 1* |
| CGR 212 Electronic Prepress* |
| CGR 230 Graphic Design 1 |
| CGR 231 Graphic Design 2 |
| QuarkXPress |
| CGR 331 Typography 1* |
| Adobe PhotoShop |
| CGR 333 Photo Techniques* |
| Adobe Illustrator |
| CGR 230 Graphic Design 1* |
| CGR 231 Graphic Design 2* |
*These courses use the software extensively |
