Computer Graphic Design, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Program Duration – 2 years |1140 Clock Hours

This comprehensive program provides a thorough understanding of, and proficiency with computer-aided design and prepares students to perform a variety of graphic tasks and projects, including computer illustration, desktop publishing, digital imaging, and web design, using the latest in graphic communications technology.

Admission Requirements

Admission to LAPC requires an individual commitment to professional and educational goals and objectives. The applicant is admitted as a regular student provided the applicant:

Is at least 18 years old;
Has a High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED, college transcript, college diploma, Notice of Intent to Transfer from the last school attended, etc.);
Passes an admission test with no less than the minimum score as established in the test publisher’s guidelines;
Passes with a Score of 28 or higher on the Scholastic Level ExamTM (SLE);
Demonstrates a desire to pursue a career in the field of study;
Conducts a personal interview with the Academic Director, as needed;
(International Students) Minimum TOEFL^® score of 450 for TOEFL PBT, or 45 for TOEFL iBT, or a minimum Cambridge Michigan English Exam score of 54; unless the country of origin uses English as the language of instruction.

Prospective students are welcome to take a tour of the school and its facility. They also have the opportunity to observe and attend classes of their interest before enrollment, provided that prior arrangements have been made with the admissions office.

Each applicant accepted to our programs will complete a request for transcript form that will be sent to their secondary institution or sign a statement that they have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED).

	Course	Lec	Lab	Units
Core Courses 36 units 345 Lec Hours 390 Lab Hours	CGD 133 Typography Design	15	30	2
	CGD 135 Drawing for Graphic Design	15	30	2
	CGD 150 Portfolio and Professional Practices	15	30	2
	CGD 160 Photoshop I	30	30	3
	CGD 170 Photoshop II	30	30	3
	CGD 180 Illustrator I	30	30	3
	CGD 185 Illustrator II	30	30	3
	CGD 190 InDesign I	30	30	3
	CGD 195 InDesign II	30	30	3
	CGD 200 Dreamweaver I	30	30	3
	CGD 210 Dreamweaver II	30	30	3
	CGD 260 Principles of Graphic Design I	30	30	3
	CGD 265 Principles of Graphic Design II	30	30	3
General Education 15 units 225 Lec Hours	GEN 125 College Algebra	45	0	3
	GEN 140 English Writing	45	0	3
	GEN 150 American History	45	0	3
	GEN 180 Introduction to Psychology	45	0	3
	GEN 190 Introduction to Earth System Science	45	0	3
Electives Schedule I 9 units 90 Lec Hours 90 Lab Hours	CGD 118 Introduction to Graphic Design Applications	30	30	3
	CGD 230 Animate I	30	30	3
	CGD 235 Animate II	30	30	3
Electives Schedule II 9 units 90 Lec Hours 90 Lab Hours	WST 151 HTML & CSS Accessibility	30	30	3
	WST 157 Website Planning and Production	30	30	3
	WST 167 WordPress	30	30	3
	Total	660	480	60

Total Clock Hours: 1140

Prospective Students Under 18

The State of California Department of Education requires students under the age of 18 to attend secondary school unless the 16- or 17-year old has completed high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). On a case-by-case basis, applicants under 18 years of age who meet the aforementioned CHSPE requirement may enroll with their legal guardian’s permission.

Start of Program

The program must have at least ten students enrolled to start, or it can start at the Academic Director’s discretion.

Individual Considerations

Since individual backgrounds vary greatly, applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Admissions Counselor meets with each applicant to determine whether the applicant possesses the necessary motivation and ability to benefit from the proposed program of study and to verify that all admissions requirements have been met.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Los Angeles Pacific College does not discriminate in admissions, counseling, training, placement, employment, or any activity on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or heritage, religious, philosophical, or political tenets, nor upon any handicap or medical condition. All applicants are interviewed and evaluated on the basis of their ability to be trained in their intended field of study.