Associate of Science - Graphic Design and Digital Media
Riverside City CollegeAbout this program
Associate of Science - Graphic Design and Digital Media
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.
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.
Admission requirements
RCC has only two international student admission requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)
- TOEFL iBT 45 or equivalent
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Basic Media Production Emphasis
Semester 1
- ADM-1
- ADM-62
- ADM-77A
Semester 2
- ADM-71A
- ADM-63A
- PHO-20
Semester 3
- ADM-71B
- ADM-77B
- ADM-63B
Semester 4
- ADM-70
- FTV-64A
Motion Graphics Emphasis
Semester 1
- ADM-1
- ADM-62
- ADM-77A
Semester 2
- ADM-71A
- ADM-63A
- ADM-69
Semester 3
- ADM-71B
- ADM-77B
- ADM-63B
Semester 4
- ADM-70
- ADM-67
Digital Animation Emphasis
Semester 1
- ADM-1
- ADM-62
- ADM-77A
Semester 2
- ADM-71A
- ADM-63A
- ADM-68A or
- ART-50A
Semester 3
- ADM-71B
- ADM-77B
- ADM-68B or
- ART-50B
Semester 4
- ADM-70
- ADM-63B
Digital Illustration Emphasis
Semester 1
- ADM-1
- ADM-62
- ADM-77A
Semester 2
- ADM-71A
- ADM-63A
- ART-36A
Semester 3
- ADM-71B
- ADM-77B
- ART-36B
Semester 4
- ADM-70
- ADM-63B
Web Design Emphasis
Semester 1
- ADM-1
- ADM-62
- ADM-77A
Semester 2
- ADM-71A
- ADM-63A
Semester 3
- ADM-71B
- ADM-77B
- ADM-74A
Semester 4
- ADM-70
- ADM-74B
- ADM-63B
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Program delivery
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.
Tuition
Tution fees: $394 per unit for international students.
Qualification
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.
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Riverside City College
Riverside City College (RCC) is one of the best colleges in the USA for many international students. RCC was founded in 1916 and is located in beautiful Southern California close beaches and many other major attractions in Los Angeles, San...
Why study at Riverside City College
Affordable
Save over $80,00 (compare with UC) and receive up to $2,500 international student scholarship.
Great Location
Located in Southern California near Los Angeles, just a 1-hour drive to the beach, mountains, and theme parks.
Easy Admission
No SAT/ACT and low TOEFL/IELTS Score requirement. Just three simple and fast admission steps.
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