Graphic Design and Digital Media
The Graphic Design and Digital Media program at California Baptist University prepares professional graphic designers by focusing on color and composition, visual expression, print production and basic art direction skills. The program builds on these skills with additional training in conceptual thinking, creativity, problem solving, research, digital production, project management, art direction and business practices.
The CVA Graphic Design and Digital Media program equips students to create effective professional communications using a wide variety of digital media.
- Print and layout design
- Digital photography
- Multimedia design and production
- Creative design and animated shapes
CVA Graphic Design and Digital Media graduates will acquire a high-level of proficiency with the traditional and modern tools of creative graphic composition and communication. Students learn both Macintosh and PC computer platforms, with industry-standard software for print and digital design and production.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to start their careers as professional graphic designers in a wide range of environments including advertising agencies and in-house marketing departments.
Program Requirements
Graphic Design and Digital Media Major (36 units)
Lower Division Requirements
- GDM 206 Creative Imaging and Digital Media I
- GDM 245 The Emerging Graphic Art Designer and Digital Layout
- GDM 271 Illustrated Storytelling and Aminated Shape I
Upper Division Requirements
- GDM 302 Creative Design and Interactive Media
- GDM 306 Creative Imaging and Digital Media II
- GDM 318 Art, Digital Design and the Human Spirit
- GDM 327 Creative Thinking, Visualization and Problem Solving I
- GDM 371 Illustrated Storytelling and Animated Shape II
- GDM 406 Creative Imaging and Digital Media III
- GDM 424 Myth, Metaphors, and Graphic Design
- GDM 427 Creative Thinking, Visualization and Problem Solving II
- GDM 499 Senior Project
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Undergraduate Programs
• B.A. in Journalism
• B.A. in Speech
• B.A. in Theater
• B.A. in Visual Arts
• Journalism Minor
• Speech Minor
• Theater Minor
• Visual Art Minor
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