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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.

View Complete Description in College Catalog [PDF]

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