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Design Media Art – Graphic Design
Design Media Art – Graphic Design
at Pasadena City College
Los Angeles Catalog
The field of graphic design involves bringing ideas to the printed page or screens. Concepts covered include design history, page layout, typography, research, branding, and interaction design/user experience (UX). Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students. All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
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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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Admissions
You may be eligible for admission to PCC if you are:
- A high school graduate
- Not a high school graduate, but over 18 years old.
- A 12th-grade-or-below student who meets Concurrent or Dual Enrollment eligibility.