Instructional Programs Visual Communication (Graphic Design) MSJC offers a range of course work to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. All fouryear institutions prescribe their own standards for course evaluation and admissions. Prospective transfer students are advised to research careers, degrees and majors in the Career/ Transfer Center, access www.assist.org, review the MSJC catalog and meet with a counselor to expedite their transfer plan.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate problem solving skills in the process of producing art.
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Demonstrate a general awareness of artistic cultures and styles.
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Demonstrate the use of appropriate terminology in evaluating art and design.
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Develop a progression of works that demonstrate their creative style, technical skill, and personal approach to subject and media.
Related-Content Groups (4 attempts within a related-content group/each course 1 time for credit) Ceramics (ART-151) Drawing (ART-108, 109, 112) Foundational Studies (ART-120, 121, 122) Painting (ART-115, 116, 118, 119) Sculpture (ART-160, 170, 171)
A.A. in Art (18 units) The major requirement for an Associate in Arts in Art may be met by completing the pattern described plus all MSJC General Education Option A requirements.
Required Courses (12 units)
Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art Honors Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art Honors Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art Beginning Drawing 2D Design
Elective Courses (6 units) Art History
3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units
ART-104 or ART-104H ART-105
World Art
3 units
Honors World Art History of Graphic Design
3 units 3 units
ART-109
Intermediate Drawing
3 units
Two Dimensional Art
Life Drawing Painting I Painting II Watercolor/Mixed Media Mural Painting Design and Color Graphic Design I Time Based Media Typography I Digital Art - Imaging Digital Art - Illustration Illustration Graphic Design II Portfolio and Professional Development Special Projects: Art
Three Dimensional Art ART-151 ART-160 ART-170 ART-171 ART-299
Ceramic Arts Sculpture Foundry-Ceramic Shell Casting Bronze Sand-Casting Special Projects: Art
3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 2 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 2 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 1-3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 2 units 1-3 units
A.A. in Visual Communication (22 units) An Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Visual Communication prepares students for transfer to fouryear colleges offering a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Visual Communication or related fields. The major requirement for an AA in Visual Communication may be met by completing the pattern described plus all MSJC General Education Option B (CSU-GE breadth) and/or Option C (IGETC) requirements.
Required Core Courses (16 units)
Degrees
ART-101 or ART-101H ART-102 or ART-102H ART-108 ART-120
ART-112 ART-115 ART-116 ART-118 ART-119 ART-121 ART-123 ART-124 ART-125 ART-130A ART-130B ART-141 ART-223 ART-249 ART-299
Mt. San Jacinto College 2013-2014 Catalog
ART-102 Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art or ART-102H Honors Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art ART-108 Beginning Drawing ART-120 2D Design ART-123 Graphic Design I ART-130A Digital Art - Imaging ART-130B/MUL-140 Digital Art - Illustration Art Electives (6 units) ART-101 Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art or ART-101H Honors Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art ART-105 History of Graphic Design or ART-105H Honors History of Graphic Design ART-109 Intermediate Drawing ART-122 3D Design ART-125 Typography I ART-249 Portfolio and Professional Development
3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 2 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units
Employment Concentration Graphic Design (17 units)
ART-120 2D Design 3 units ART-123 Graphic Design I 3 units ART-125 Typography I 3 units ART-130A Digital Art - Imaging 2 units ART-130B/MUL-140 Digital Art - Illustration 2 units ART-223 Graphic Design II 3 units ART-249 Portfolio and Professional Development 3 units ART-299 Special Projects: Art 1 unit (ART-299 or ART 249 - cannot use both towards this concentration)
Note: Every effort has been made to keep program information current. Please use this information as a guide and consult with the chair of the department/program or an MSJC counselor.
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