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Certificate of Achievement for Arts Graphic Communication
Certificate of Achievement for Arts Graphic Communication
at East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles Catalog
This program is designed to give the students basic design and computer skills which will allow them to pursue graphic arts careers in such areas as advertising, desktop publishing, and product design. Learn how to creatively reference historical and cultural perspectives in a graphic design portfolio and demonstrate creative and technical knowledge by developing a successful portfolio.
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Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
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$35,430
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Admissions
Admissions Eligibility:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent: Persons who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and meet the basic eligibility requirement for admission to any public California two-year community college.
- Non-High School Graduates or Equivalent: Persons who do not possess a high school diploma or its equivalent but who meet additional criteria are also eligible for admission if in the judgment of the College Admissions Officer they are capable of profiting from the instruction offered.
- Persons who are eighteen (18) years of age.
- Persons who are apprentices, as defined by Section 3077 of the California Labor Code.
- Persons in grades K-12, under special circumstances.