{
  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Media Arts & Technologies",
  "id": "mediaarts--graphic-communication-certificate-of-proficiency",
  "name": "Graphic Communication",
  "award": "Certificate of Proficiency",
  "department": "mediaarts",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/mediaarts/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This certificate forms a solid foundation in graphic design proficiency. These skills are essential in all types of visual media where a message must be conveyed to a specific target market. This certificate is designed to be completed in conjunction with other MAT certificates to enhance a student’s ability to create more effective and dynamic communication or for professionals who would like to enhance their job skills.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with graphic design principles and techniques."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "title": "Course Requirements",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose 15 units from the following courses:",
          "units": "15"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 105",
          "title": "History of Graphic Design",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 135",
          "title": "Graphic Design 1: Principles",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 155",
          "title": "Graphic Design 2: Typography",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 170",
          "title": "Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 180",
          "title": "Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 185",
          "title": "Graphic Design 3: Design and Layout",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "15"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}