Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist
Certificate Graphic Design · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Arts Division
Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department
The Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist Certificate of Achievement builds on the foundational skills from Level I and prepares students for a wide range of careers in communication design. In the Generalist emphasis, students gain a balanced mix of creative, technical, and professional skills to produce compelling design across print, digital, and web platforms. Coursework emphasizes industry-standard software, branding and identity systems, UI/UX fundamentals, and portfolio development. This certificate reflects current industry practices and provides students with the versatility needed to succeed in today’s evolving design landscape.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of the Graphic Design Level 1 Coursework | 18 | |
| PLUS | ||
| Completion of the Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist coursework | 18-20 | |
| Total Units | 36-38 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design - Level 1 Coursework | ||
| ARTC 90 | Digital Drawing for Commercial Art | 3 |
| orARTD 20 | Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| ARTC 100 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTC 120 | Print Design and Advertising | 3 |
| ARTC 140 | Vector Design and Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 160 | Typography | 3 |
| PHOT 58 | Photography and Video Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist Coursework | ||
| ARTC 200 | UI/UX and Web Design | 3 |
| ARTC 210 | Corporate Identity and Branding | 3 |
| ARTC 220 | Creative Design and Compositing | 3 |
| ARTC 286 | Portfolio Preparation | 2 |
| ARTC 290 | Portfolio | 3 |
| ARTC 298 | Work Experience in Studio13 | 1-3 |
| orARTC 299 | Work Experience in Graphic Design | |
| ARTD 15A | Drawing: Beginning | 3 |
| orANIM 104 | Drawing Fundamentals | |
| Total Units | 36-38 | |
Outcomes
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