Courses & Certificates

Just as there are hundreds, if not thousands of species of butterfly, so human creativity comes in myriad forms, shapes, and colors. The SCC Graphic Communication Department invites participation from the entire creative kingdom with 8 different choices of academic certification.

Sacramento City College offers an A.S. Degree in Graphic Communication for students who complete 60 academic units, including the general education requirements and any 21 units of coursework in Graphic Communication with a minimum grade of "C" or better.

Career Certificate (State Recognized): Students may earn a State-recognized Career Certificate by completing 21 units in the required program group with a minimum grade of "C" or better.

Career certificates provide documentary proof of student proficiency and skill as professional designers in their chosen area of concentration.

Certificate of Completion: The Graphic Communication Department offers 6 Certificates of Completion for students seeking to develop creative proficiency and marketability in specific program areas. Many students earn multiple Certificates of Completion during their GCOM experience.

• A.S. Degree in Graphic Communication & Career Certificate

Graphic Communication Advising Sheets (PDF download)
• Graphic Design Print Emphasis
• Web Design Emphasis
• Production Emphasis
• Character Animation Emphasis
• Character Animation / Game Design programs

Certificates of Completion
• Graphic Design Production Certificate
• Page Layout Certificate
• Image Editing Certificate
• Digital Illustration Certificate
• Web Design Certificate
• Pre-Press Certificate

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Spring 2010 GCOM course listings