Degree Requirements and Courses
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Digital Art and Design Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CL.3452
The Digital Art and Design Certificate will prepare students for jobs in the graphic design and digital arts industry such as Digital Photography, Logo Design, Graphics and Animation as well as industry related digital based automation.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
9 Units TotalART 12
M
3
Beginning Form, Design and Color
ART 12
A fundamental course in two-dimensional design and color theory with the study of basic design elements as they apply to form. Two-dimensional design includes balance, directional movements, structural analysis, texture and unity. Color theory includes color schemes, psychological use of color, and value and intensity concepts. Required for the Art Core Program.
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ART 21A
M
3
Freehand Drawing
ART 21A
An introductory course in the basic methods and tools of drawing using idea and technical development. A variety of materials will be used for this purpose. Course is required for Art Core Program.
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ART 72
M
3
Introduction to Digital Art
ART 72
Note: Students should have a basic understanding of computers before enrolling in the class. Prior experience with Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is not necessary.
An introduction to the concepts and methods of digital art and design. This course is designed to introduce students to image editing, digital painting and drawing, page layout, graphic rendering and file output for print, web or multimedia using current software.
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An introduction to the concepts and methods of digital art and design. This course is designed to introduce students to image editing, digital painting and drawing, page layout, graphic rendering and file output for print, web or multimedia using current software.
Spring Semester, First Year
7 Units TotalART 70A
M
3
Beg Digital Photography
ART 70A
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8 megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter speed controls.
An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering, printing procedures, print presentation, composition, and standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content, composition, and personal expression. The course concentrates on expressive and aesthetic aspects of photography in fine art. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering, printing procedures, print presentation, composition, and standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content, composition, and personal expression. The course concentrates on expressive and aesthetic aspects of photography in fine art. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ART 80A
M
2
Graphic Design
ART 80A
NOTE: It would be helpful if the student has basic skills in Adobe Photoshop.
An introduction to the commercial art field with emphasis on production techniques for the graphic arts. Subjects covered include rendering, typography, layout and design, printing processes, copy preparation, studio techniques and equipment.
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CIS 83
M
2
Web Design Using Dreamweaver
CIS 83
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 70 or basic knowledge of word processing and Windows.
This course is designed to introduce students to Web site development using Macromedia Dreamweaver. It will also introduce the students to Flash, Shockwave, CSS and Dynamic Web pages.
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This course is designed to introduce students to Web site development using Macromedia Dreamweaver. It will also introduce the students to Flash, Shockwave, CSS and Dynamic Web pages.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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