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Anastasia Meadors
Interim Program Director

Graphic Design

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Graphic design shapes the visual and social culture. The fundamentals of graphic design—exciting ideas, effective communication and historical context—are essential to everyone working in the field. The Professional Sequence in Graphic Design offers a study of timeless design principles, accompanied by an appreciation of historical and current design trends. Learn from industry professionals to build a comprehensive portfolio and advance in the field. Join our email list to stay informed about this program.

Courses

The table contains the required courses for the Professional Sequence in Graphic Design, as well as the terms they are typically available for enrollment.

4 Required Courses, 2 Electives, Minimum of 11 Semester Units (177 Hours of Instruction)

Required Courses Course Number Units/ CEU Classroom Online
Graphic Design Studio I X401.2 3 Fall
Spring
Summer		  
Graphic Design Studio II X401.3 2 Fall
Spring		  
Graphic Design Studio III X411 2 Summer  
Graphic Design Studio IV: Portfolio X434 2 Fall  
Electives Course Number Units/ CEU Classroom Online
Color Theory I X427 1 Fall  
Creating Websites With HTML X453.1 2   Fall
Spring
Summer
Illustrating Children's Books X437 2 Spring  
Illustrator I X461 2 Fall
Spring		  
InDesign X496 2 Spring
Summer		  
InDesign and Interactivity X496.1 1 Fall  
Package Design X467 1 Summer  
Photoshop I X462 2 Fall
Spring		  
Principles of Publication Design X405 2 Spring  
Typography and Typographic Design (offered future term) X413 2
New! Typography Fundamentals X450.9 2 Summer

Course availability is subject to change.

To enroll, click on a course title above and choose a section.

You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Professional Sequence in Graphic Design as long as you meet any prerequisites.

Who Will Benefit

The program is ideal if you are a working adult who can take advantage of the program's flexible scheduling, a career changer who wants post-baccalaureate training without applying to graduate school or someone who already uses design programs and desires the skills and credibility of formal training.

Prerequisites for Admission

There are no prerequisites for the Professional Sequence in Graphic Design, but a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum consists of 4 required courses and 2 elective courses for a minimum of 11 semester units (177 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.

All coursework must be completed within two years of registering for the program. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion. For more information, please see the completion requirements and the substitutions, waivers and transfer credit policies.

How to Register for a Specialized Program of Study

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register for the Professional Sequence in Graphic Design, submit the online registration form with your credit card informatio or complete the mail-in registration form. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

We recommend that you register for the Professional Sequence in Graphic Design before you begin your second course in the program.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The four required courses for the program have an estimated cost of $2,600 (not including course materials and electives, or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Contact Information

To contact the department office, send an email to designarts@unex.berkeley.edu or call (415) 284-1070.