Degrees:
Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts
Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Communications
Certificate of Achievement:
Graphic Communications
The Art Program offers a comprehensive and integrated series of courses that lead to an Associate of Arts degree in Art, with an emphasis in Fine Arts or Graphic Communications. We also offer a Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications. Students start with required core courses that address the fundamentals of art and design and proceed to advanced-level studies in their chosen emphasis. Departmental philosophy integrates discipline, creativity, art history, tools materials, safe studio practices and professionalism across the curriculum.
Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts
Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Communications
For the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete the units of coursework listed below as well as the General Education and Graduation requirements. Consult a Los Medanos College counselor to develop your education plan for the Associate of Arts Degree.
REQUIRED COURSES: UNITS
|
ART-005 |
The Visual Arts |
3 |
|
ART-006, 7, 8 or 9 |
Western Art History I, II, III or IV |
3 |
|
ART-010 |
Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
ART-011 |
Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
ART-020 |
Introduction to Drawing (Fine Arts) |
3 |
|
ART-012 |
Design Drawing (Graphic Communications) |
3 |
|
ART-072 |
Introduction to Digital Photography |
3 |
|
TOTAL UNITS |
18 |
Fine Art Electives
SELECT A MINIMUM OF 12 ELECTIVE UNITS FROM:
|
ART-021 |
Intermediate Drawing |
3 |
|
ART-040 |
Introduction to Painting |
3 |
|
ART-041 |
Intermediate Painting |
3 |
|
ART-047 |
Color Theory |
3 |
|
ART-060 |
Ceramic Sculpture |
3 |
|
ART-066 |
Introduction to Ceramics |
3 |
|
ART-067 |
Intermediate Ceramics |
3 |
|
ART-069 |
Ceramic Sculpture |
3 |
|
ART-074 |
Photo II: Developing a Personal Vision |
3 |
|
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR COURSES
|
30 | |
Graphic Communications Electives
SELECT A MINIMUM OF 12 ELECTIVE UNITS FROM:
|
ART-015 |
Graphic Design |
3 |
|
ART-025 |
Advertising and Publication Design |
3 |
|
ART-050 |
Designing with Adobe InDesign |
3 |
|
ART-054 |
Adobe Photoshop |
3 |
|
ART-057 |
Designing with Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
|
ART-085 |
Introduction to Animation |
3 |
|
ART-086 |
Animation and 3D Modeling |
3 |
|
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR COURSES
|
30 | |
Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications
For the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications, complete 30 units of
coursework listed below as well as the Graduation Requirements in English, Math and
Computer Competency. Consult a Los Medanos College counselor to develop your education
plan for the Certificate of Achievement.
REQUIRED COURSES:
|
ART-005* |
The Visual Arts |
3 |
|
ART-010 |
Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
ART-012 |
Design Drawing |
3 |
|
ART-015 |
Graphic Design |
3 |
|
ART-025 |
Advertising and Publication Design |
3 |
|
ART-072 |
Introduction to Digital Photography |
3 |
|
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR COURSES
|
18 | |
AND SELECT A MINIMUM OF 12 ELECTIVE UNITS FROM:
|
ART-015 |
Graphic Design |
3 |
|
ART-025 |
Advertising and Publication Design |
3 |
|
ART-050 |
Designing with Adobe InDesign |
3 |
|
ART-054 |
Adobe Photoshop |
3 |
|
ART-057 |
Designing with Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
|
ART-085 |
Introduction to Animation |
3 |
|
ART-086 |
Animation and 3D Modeling |
3 |
|
JOURN-010 |
Writing for the Media |
3 |
|
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR COURSES
|
30 | |
* Also meets reading/writing competency requirement for Certificates of Achievement.
Note: Computer-based courses in graphic communications require familiarity
with basic computer operations.