Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Certificate of Achievement - Graphic Design and Photography (Graphic Design) in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College
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Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
5,265
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graphic Design & Photography Department provides a one-year Graphic Design Certificate program. This certification delivers professional training and creative problem-solving education, equipping graduates for careers in Graphic Design. It also serves as a stepping stone for transferring to four-year universities including Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU Long Beach, CSU San José, CSU Los Angeles, CalArts, CCA, or OTIS.
The Graphic Design program aims to cultivate creativity, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities while teaching industry-standard tools. Starting with fundamental design principles applied to both digital and traditional media, the program guides students in honing their visual perception and developing distinctive conceptual solutions. Through instruction in digital tools, design theory, innovative thinking, and industry-specific problem-solving methods, students gain a solid foundation for professional entry or further academic pursuits. Training occurs in a cutting-edge Digital Arts Center for practical digital skills development.
Students work on diverse projects utilizing digital tools that combine typography, layout design, illustration, photography, and color theory. The program philosophy centers on graphic designers as visual storytellers capable of crafting innovative solutions for various communication challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School/University Transcripts
Equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA.
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (upper-secondary), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old during your first semester, a copy of your high school diploma is required at least one week before the semester starts.
Secondary School and/or College or University -
Submit a copy of your transcript -
Studied for a minimum of 3 years with all subjects in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
IB English exam- 5
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA.
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (upper-secondary), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old during your first semester, a copy of your high school diploma is required at least one week before the semester starts.
Secondary School and/or College or University -
Submit a copy of your transcript -
Studied for a minimum of 3 years with all subjects in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
IB English exam- 5
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Tuition
USD
5,265