Courses
ARTC 100ÌýÌýFundamentals of Graphic Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ARTS 250)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Advisory: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý15´¡ and ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20
Fundamentals of graphic design for the commercial art industry. Technology, creativity, design, and production. Adobe Photoshop to produce effective commercial art.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 22830 | ARTC:100 | M | 11:30am - 1:35pm | C. Hartmann | 13-2440 |
Fall 2024 | 22835 | ARTC:100 | M | 6:30pm - 8:35pm | C. Strope; L. Aposhian | 13-2440 |
Fall 2024 | 22841 | ARTC:100 | TR | 8:00am - 9:05am | K. Chin | 13-2440 |
TR | 9:15am - 11:20am | K. Chin | 13-2440 | |||
Fall 2024 | 22852 | ARTC:100 | TR | 11:30am - 12:35pm | K. Chin | 13-2440 |
TR | 12:45pm - 2:50pm | K. Chin | 13-2440 | |||
Fall 2024 | 23307 | ARTC:100 | TR | 3:00pm - 4:05pm | K. Chin | 13-2440 |
TR | 4:15pm - 6:20pm | K. Chin | 13-2440 |
ARTC 120ÌýÌýPrint Design and Advertising
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100
Corequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20 (May be taken previously)
Theories, concepts, and skills for the design and layout of printed commercial art. Covers typical printed products including advertisements, flyers, brochures, posters, books, and catalogs. Focuses on using Adobe InDesign with additional exposure to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23308 | ARTC:120 | TR | 12:45pm - 2:50pm | A. Dennis | 13-2445 |
TR | 11:30am - 12:35pm | A. Dennis | 13-2445 |
ARTC 140ÌýÌýVector Design and Illustration
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100
Corequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20 (may have been taken previously)
Theories, concepts, and skills for the design and illustration of vector commercial art. Students design and produce vector illustration projects including characters, products, posters, and info graphics. Adobe Illustrator is the primary development tool.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23309 | ARTC:140 | TR | 3:00pm - 4:05pm | A. Dennis | 13-2445 |
TR | 4:15pm - 6:20pm | A. Dennis | 13-2445 |
ARTC 160ÌýÌýTypography
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100
Corequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20 (may have been taken previously)
Design and use of basic letterforms, type families, characteristics, history, and principles of typography in graphic design. Traditional and digital skills for the art of typeface design, typographic layout, expressive typography, and conceptual thinking.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23311 | ARTC:160 | MW | 3:00pm - 4:05pm | J. Pacheco Agudelo | 13-2445 |
MW | 4:15pm - 6:20pm | J. Pacheco Agudelo | 13-2445 |
ARTC 163ÌýÌýDynamic Sketching
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý15´¡ or ´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý104
Tools to conceptualize, communicate, and express creative ideas dynamically through the art of sketching. Emphasis on problem solving through the sketching process for illustrators, animators, entertainment designers, and fine artists. Off-campus meetings required.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23312 | ARTC:163 | F | 9:45am - 11:50am | C. Smith | 13-2445 |
F | 12:00pm - 4:15pm | C. Smith | 13-2445 |
ARTC 165ÌýÌýIllustration
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý104 or ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý15´¡
Illustration using a variety of techniques and media with an emphasis on story, editorial, and advertising applications.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23315 | ARTC:165 | MW | 11:30am - 12:35pm | C. Smith | 13-2445 |
MW | 12:45pm - 2:50pm | C. Smith | 13-2445 |
ARTC 167ÌýÌýVisual Development
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý163 or (´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý101´¡ and ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý16)
Conceptual designs focused on storytelling for video games, film, and animation. Students cannot receive credit for both ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý167 and ´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý167.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23316 | ARTC:167 | MW | 8:00am - 9:05am | C. Smith | 13-2445 |
MW | 9:15am - 11:20am | C. Smith | 13-2445 |
ARTC 169ÌýÌýContemporary Illustration
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý165
Advisory: ´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý101´¡
Development of visual concepts to create unique and provocative illustrations based on social, cultural, and political issues. Exploration of personal style and media with emphasis on contemporary art trends.
ARTC 200ÌýÌýUI/UX and Web Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100
Corequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20 (may have been taken previously)
UI/UX theories, concepts, and skills for the design and production of apps and websites. Covers user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, accessibility, wireframing, prototyping, interactivity, multi-media integration, hypertext markup language (HTML), and cascading style sheet (CSS).
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23321 | ARTC:200 | MW | 8:00am - 9:05am | M. Orozco | 13-2440 |
MW | 9:15am - 11:20am | M. Orozco | 13-2440 |
ARTC 210ÌýÌýCorporate Identity and Branding
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý140 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý160
Creative techniques, design theory, and process methods for developing effective logos, corporate identity systems, and brands.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23324 | ARTC:210 | MW | 3:00pm - 4:05pm | C. Bell | 13-2440 |
MW | 4:15pm - 6:20pm | C. Bell | 13-2440 |
ARTC 220ÌýÌýCreative Design and Compositing
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100 and ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20
Advisory: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý140
Advanced creative and compositing skills for graphic designers. Covers advanced photo editing and photo retouching techniques for the development of photo illustrations, editorial compositions, advertisements, and other commercial art.
ARTC 230ÌýÌýUI/UX and Web Design II
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý200
Intermediate-level user interface and experience design, production, and marketing of websites, mobile sites, and mobile apps.
ARTC 272ÌýÌýMotion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100 or ´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý100 or ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý9
Elements of motion graphics, motion art, and visual effects including design, animation, character art, typography, compositing, and editing in a production environment (i.e. TV, film, DVD, or web). Focuses on using Adobe After Effects and other industry standard software. ´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý172 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý272 cannot both be taken for credit.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23326 | ARTC:272 | TR | 6:30pm - 7:35pm | D. Cheung | 13-2445 |
TR | 7:45pm - 9:50pm | D. Cheung | 13-2445 |
ARTC 286ÌýÌýPortfolio Preparation
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 120
Prerequisite: Completion of the Graphic Design Level I Certificate N0487 plus at least 6 units from any Graphic Design - Level 2 program. The instructor will verify that the prerequisite has been met.
Review, critique, and improvement of portfolio pieces in preparation for the ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý290 - Portfolio class. ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý286 will be a portfolio review and improvement course. The instructor evaluates and critiques the student's projects (a minimum of ten potential portfolio pieces) to determine their portfolio readiness. Under the instructor's guidance, the student then works to improve the projects to meet the portfolio quality necessary to seek an entry-level job. At the end of the semester the student either meets or does not meet requirements.
Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
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Fall 2024 | 23331 | ARTC:286 | T | 8:00am - 11:20am | C. Hartmann; E. Dong | 13-2445 |
ARTC 290ÌýÌýPortfolio
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
ÌýÌýLab: 71
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 semester units in one of the following programs: Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation and Gaming, or Photography.
Selection, preparation, and assembly of a portfolio, book, or package of works of art, including digital and multimedia formats, that represent individual interests and strengths of students from the visual arts disciplines for use in entering a four-year institution, professional art school, or professional field of choice. Also includes cover letter and resume preparation. The instructor will verify that the prerequisite has been met.
ARTC 298ÌýÌýWork Experience in Studio13
1-3 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 60-225
Prerequisite: ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý120 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý140 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý160 and Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog
Work experience in graphic design, web design, media design, advertising design, illustration or other commercial art field in Mt. 91Ö±²¥ media design studio - Studio13. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed throughout the semester.
ARTC 299ÌýÌýWork Experience in Graphic Design
1-3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 60-225
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog
Advisory: ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20 and ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý58 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý120 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý140 and ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý160 (Graphic Design - Level 1 Certificate)
Work experience in graphic design, web design, media design, advertising design, illustration or other graphic design related field in an approved work site. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed throughout the semester.