Graphic Arts, Associate in Arts

Upon successful completion of the AA Degree in Graphic Arts, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment or to go on and further their education.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. The student will demonstrate ability to create graphic designs and documents using electronic desktop publishing software, create artwork using digital design software, design World Wide Web pages, and design pre-press publications.
2. Students demonstrate the skills required to complete project based documents using a graphic design software.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of graphic design concepts and principles.
4. Students will demonstrate proficient skills of Typography.

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

• San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
• California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern (40 units)
• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU) pattern (37 units)

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Complete 18 units selected from:

Minimum Major Units Required: 18

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60