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Graphic Design Certificate

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
24

First Year

Semester 1

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Maj
DDSN 301
Graphic Design I
3
Maj
DDSN 311
Digital Layout I
3
Maj
DDSN 331
Digital Imaging I
3

Semester 2

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Maj
DDSN 341
Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I
3
Maj
DDSN 360
User Interface Design
3
ME
*Major Elective
3

*Major Elective. A minimum of 6 units from the following (select 3 units this semester): ANIM 307, DDSN 302+, DDSN 303+, DDSN 305, DDSN 306, DDSN 312+, DDSN 332+, DDSN 333+, DDSN 342+, DDSN 391+, DDSN 392+, DDSN 393+

+Prerequisite for DDSN 302: DDSN 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 303: DDSN 311 or 341 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.; or equivalent

+Prerequisite for DDSN 312: DDSN 311 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 332: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 333: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 342: DDSN 341 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 391: One course from the following: ANIM 301, DDSN 311, DDSN 331, DDSN 341, DDSN 360, DDSN 361, MODL 301 with a grade of ā€œCā€ or better, or equivalent

+Prerequisite for DDSN 392: DDSN 391 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 393: DDSN 392 with a grade of "C" or better

Second Year

Semester 3

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Maj
DDSN 390 +
Professional Practice and Portfolio
3
ME
*Major Elective
3

+Prerequisite for DDSN 390: Produce at least five finished works to use in the creation of a portfolio


*Major Elective. A minimum of 6 units from the following (select 3 units this semester not already completed in a previous semester): ANIM 307, DDSN 302+, DDSN 303+, DDSN 305, DDSN 306, DDSN 312+, DDSN 332+, DDSN 333+, DDSN 342+, DDSN 391+, DDSN 392+, DDSN 393+

+Prerequisite for DDSN 302: DDSN 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 303: DDSN 311 or 341 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.; or equivalent

+Prerequisite for DDSN 312: DDSN 311 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 332: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 333: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 342: DDSN 341 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 391: One course from the following: ANIM 301, DDSN 311, DDSN 331, DDSN 341, DDSN 360, DDSN 361, MODL 301 with a grade of ā€œCā€ or better, or equivalent

+Prerequisite for DDSN 392: DDSN 391 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 393: DDSN 392 with a grade of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Certificates of Achievement require a grade of "C" or better in each major course.

Published August 09, 2025

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