Program Overview

Graphic Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Entrepreneur II

Overview

This certificate builds on the Graphic Design Entrepreneurial I program. It continues to provide the student with strong Graphic Design tools to develop a professional portfolio. Entrepreneurial skills are expanded on giving the student the necessary tools to become successful in managing their own design business.

Requirements

Complete all department requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course. Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

Course List

• ENT 205: Financial Management for Startups (3 units)
• ENT 208: Business Plan Development (3 units)
• GDP 212: Graphic Design II (3 units)
• GDP 215: Publication Design (3 units)
• GDP 230: Portfolio (3 units)
• MKT/MAT 164: Online and Mobile Marketing (3 units)
• or MKT 203: Marketing Communications

Total Units

18.00

Learning Outcomes

• Apply advanced design principles to both print and screen layouts and create a professional portfolio.
• Demonstrate proficiency using industry-standard software to produce graphic design layouts that are print-ready digital files.
• Demonstrate a sense of aesthetics for design and typography in the visual communication field.
• Identify and apply their creative abilities to communicate ideas with confidence.
• Apply entrepreneurial skills to improve their freelance business.