Applied Art and Design: Graphic Design

The Graphic Design degree offers a comprehensive set of offerings in graphic design, branding and logo design, publication design, and packaging design. This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Graphic Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Design, and other related fields. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods currently used in the industry. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).