# Graphic Design (Skills Certificate)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Applied Art and Design

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/applied-art-design/#graphic-skills

The skills certificate in Graphic Design includes courses in graphic design, publication design, typography, digital imaging, and design foundations. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional production methods currently used in the industry.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Select 15 units from the following:** | | 15 |
| ↳ AAD 0013 | History of Graphic Design |  |
| ↳ AAD 0060 | Graphic Design I: Principles and Process |  |
| ↳ AAD 0052 | Publication Design I |  |
| ↳ AAD 0054 | Typography |  |
| ↳ AAD 0062 | Digital Illustration |  |
| ↳ AAD 0075 | Introduction to Photoshop (also PHOT 0075) |  |
| **Total Units** | | **15** |