Graphic Design
Associate in Arts Digital Media · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Graphic Design program provides students a comprehensive foundation in design elements, design principles, typography, layout, branding, and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in digital art technology, design aesthetics and design practice to enter the workforce, or transfer to a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Create visual compositions using design skills with strong conceptual abilities.
- Communicate visual ideas clearly, confidently in work, presentation, and writing.
- Apply the creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, prototyping, critique and refinement.
- Develop basic business practices to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DIGM 1 | Introduction to Digital Art (Active) | 3 |
| orART 23 | 2-D Foundations (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 2 | Introduction to Graphic Design (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 4A | Digital Illustration (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 5 | Typography (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| orPHOT 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 7 | Design and Layout (Active) | 3 |
| orDIGM 8A | Graphic Design Studio (Active) | 3 |
| ART 25 | Color Theory (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 7 | Design and Layout (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 8A | Graphic Design Studio (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 8B | Graphic Design Studio II (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 11 | Video Editing (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 12A | Motion Graphics (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 20 | Digital Portfolio and Promotion (Active) | 1.5 |
| FILM 15 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 16 | Documentary Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 38785
TOP Code: 061400 - Digital Media
CIP Code: 10.0303 - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design