GR DES 31, Graphic Design Studio 1 (2,2) 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This studio course introduces the graphic design process including concept, visualization, documentation, and professional presentation. With an emphasis on visual communication strategies, students will explore the fundamental text and image interaction and develop various types of graphic identity designs including symbolic, pictorial, or typographic. This is the first in a sequence of three courses.
1371 1:00p-5:00p TWTh AET 104 Fava C
Above section 1371 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 33, Typography Design 1 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 18.
This studio course introduces classical typography—tradition, terminology, specification, and production. With an emphasis on legibility and craftsmanship, students will develop rectilinear typographic compositions while learning type indication, comping, and professional presentation techniques. This is the first in a sequence of two courses.
4057 6:30p-9:30p MTWTh AET 202 Tanaka Bonita R
Above section 4057 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 34, Publication and Page Design I 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This computer course introduces students to Adobe InDesign, a page layout computer application. Students will learn to incorporate type and imagery into creative projects, such as brochures, print publications and posters.
4058 6:30p-9:30p TWTh AET 105 Hill R L
Arrange-6 Hours
Above section 4058 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 64, Digital Imaging for Design 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Using Adobe Photoshop, this computer class teaches students how to scan, manipulate, and enhance digital images for graphic reproduction and use on the web. Includes retouching, color adjustment and color correction techniques.
Graphic Design 64 is the same course as ET 37. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
4059 5:30p-9:45p TTh AET 106 Kasra M
Arrange-6 Hours
Above section 4059 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 90A, Internship 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in the class.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the students with “real life” experience in a graphic design environment. Students will work with a local firm to apply graphic design principles.
Arrange-12 Hours AET 227G Baduel Z M
Above section meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.