Brief Program Description/Goals
The Communication Arts program embraces three areas of study which are all interrelated: Design (visual solutions), Print (production skills for print media) and Multimedia (on-line publishing). All focus on meeting the ever-changing needs of business and industry. The CA program prepares students for entry level employment in graphic design, advertising design, desktop publishing, electronic imaging and prepress, on-line publishing, digital photography, and all aspects of the publishing and printing industries.
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What Is Unique About The Program
Students utilize popular software programs to develop and produce high quality designs and products.
Students in their last semester of the program prepare a portfolio of their work suitable for seeking employment.
Program Prerequisites
- ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100
- MATH 24 or 50 OR Placement in MATH 25
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the CA program, students will be able to:
- Produce compositions utilizing the various steps of the design process: investigate client needs, do marketing research, define the design problem, problem solve, develop an idea/concept, thumbnails, layouts, comps and presentation art, prepare final art and produce mechanicals when necessary.
- Use tools, equipment and services to implement ideas for production. Techniques to include use of computer hardware, software, and service bureaus.
- Select appropriate software tools to achieve or maintain effective design solutions.
- Follow instructions to produce, modify, or output files according to client/project supplied criteria.
- Produce graphic design formats appropriate for delivery output while demonstrating the ability to meet deadlines, organize time and maintain schedules.
- Work independently as well as part of a team
Degrees That Can Be Earned
- Associate in Science (AS)
Itemized Estimate of Educational Costs
- Tuition based on total credits taken.
- Books/supplies approximately $2,000.
Faculty & Staff
- Bonnie Chappell, Lecturer, Email, 845-9165
- David Ciano, Lecturer, Email
- Lowell Gillia, Lecturer, Email, 845-9165
- Tamara Gillia, Lecturer
- Joseph Hunt, Lecturer, Email
- Scott Kawamura, Lecturer, Email, 845-9165
- Sandra Sanpei, Professor, Liaison, Email, 845-9469
- Leona Schaller, Lecturer, Email, 845-9165
