Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Communications

For the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete the units of coursework listed below as well as the General education requirements. Consult a Los Medanos College counselor to develop an education plan. Program Learning Outcomes - 1. Demonstrate appropriate and safe practices in various two-dimensional media, three-dimensional media, and computer-based studio environments. 2. Present, explain and justify their conceptual design solutions using the vocabulary of design elements and principles, and critique the solutions of others in a thoughtful, constructive manner. 3. Research and synthesize examples of historical and cultural products with their own ideas to improve their creative and conceptualization processes.

The Art Department (Fine Arts, Art History and Graphic Communications) provides comprehensive, coherent, integrated and cumulative studies in foundation courses (2D, 3D, drawing and photography) intermediate studio courses (drawing, painting and ceramics), art appreciation and art history courses, as well as graphic communications courses (design, software-based illustration, page layout, photo manipulation and animation). We offer students several pathways to success. These include a local A.A. degree with a focus in either fine arts or graphic communications, a certificate in graphic communications, and G.E.

Admission to Los Medanos College is open to the following:

1. Graduates of a regionally accredited high school,

2. Applicants who are 18 years of age or older.

In order to qualify for admission, the following is required:

• TOEFL iBT - 61, iTP Institutional TOEFL only accepted for study abroad students from partner institutions - 500
• IELTS 5.5 (minimum band score of 4.5)
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) - 160
• iTEP Academic - 3.5
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) - 45
• Duolingo - Test score of 90