Riverside City College
Associate of Science in Graphic Design and Digital Media
Riverside, USA
DURATION
12 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 435 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit for international students / total required funding is $23,161
Introduction
This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and digital media production. This includes instruction in graphic design, typography, digital illustration, photo manipulation, web design, animation, motion graphics, advertising design, entertainment graphics, and production art, using the latest equipment and software available. Classes are structured to give strong academic and hands-on experience for entry into the graphic design and digital media industry.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 12-18 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Basic Media Production Emphasis
Semester: 1
- ADM-1 --- 3
- ADM-62 --- 3
- ADM-77A --- 3
Semester: 2
- ADM-71A --- 3
- ADM-63A --- 3
- PHO-20 --- 3
Semester: 3
- ADM-71B --- 3
- ADM-77B --- 3
- ADM-63B --- 3
Semester: 4
- ADM-70 --- 3
- FTV-64A --- 3
Motion Graphics Emphasis
Semester: 1
- ADM-1 --- 3
- ADM-62 --- 3
- ADM-77A --- 3
Semester: 2
- ADM-71A --- 3
- ADM-63A --- 3
- ADM-69 --- 3
Semester: 3
- ADM-71B --- 3
- ADM-77B --- 3
- ADM-63B --- 3
Semester: 4
- ADM-70 --- 3
- ADM-67 --- 3
Digital Animation Emphasis
Semester: 1
- ADM-1 --- 3
- ADM-62 --- 3
- ADM-77A --- 3
Semester: 2
- ADM-71A --- 3
- ADM-63A --- 3
- ADM-68A --- 3
or
- ART-50A --- 3
Semester: 3
- ADM-71B --- 3
- ADM-77B --- 3
- ADM-68B --- 3
or
- ART-50B --- 3
Semester: 4
- ADM-70 --- 3
- ADM-63B --- 3
Digital Illustration Emphasis
Semester: 1
- ADM-1 --- 3
- ADM-62 --- 3
- ADM-77A --- 3
Semester: 2
- ADM-71A --- 3
- ADM-63A --- 3
- ART-36A --- 3
Semester: 3
- ADM-71B --- 3
- ADM-77B --- 3
- ART-36B --- 3
Semester: 4
- ADM-70 --- 3
- ADM-63B --- 3
Web Design Emphasis
Semester: 1
- ADM-1 --- 3
- ADM-62 --- 3
- ADM-77A --- 3
Semester: 2
- ADM-71A --- 3
- ADM-63A --- 3
Semester: 3
- ADM-71B --- 3
- ADM-77B --- 3
- ADM-74A --- 3
Semester: 4
- ADM-70 --- 3
- ADM-74B --- 3
- ADM-63B --- 3
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate graphic design and layout principles consistent with the principles and elements of design.
- Analyze and explain methods and techniques to design aesthetically pleasing and effective typographic communication.
- Understand the technical differences and advantages of raster-based and vector-based images for various design outputs and digital applications.
- Create effective motion graphics designs and multimedia animations for various marketing, advertising, and promotional narratives.
- Understand the technical differences and advantages of various digital, video, and audio file formats in the context of graphic design and digital media.