Major Courses
This course is one of the foundation courses that develop the perceptual and technical skills for effective drawing. Presents drawing as an essential tool for visual expression. This course is also recommended for general education. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Fall 2024 | ART204-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Bos, Emily M. |
Fall 2024 | ART204-CE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Luft, Cameron C. |
Fall 2024 | ART204-BE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Grable, Kim Kristina |
Fall 2024 | ART204-DE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Luft, Cameron C. |
Spring 2025 | ART204-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Luft, Cameron C. |
Spring 2025 | ART204-BE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ART204-CE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ART204-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ART204-BE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ART204-AE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ART204-CE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ART204-BE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ART204-AE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ART204-BE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ART204-AE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ART204-CE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ART204-BE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Composition Enriched with Lab. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | ENG113-HE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Fabris, Shaley C. |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Bartels Ray, Gretchen C. |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-FE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-GE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Liddell, Leslie |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-DE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Morris, Brian Richard |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Owsley, Summer Anne |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-JE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-CE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Brook, Tiffany |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-IE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Owsley, Summer Anne |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Youngren, Selina Brigette |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Buckner, Stefanie Leigh |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-GE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-DE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-CE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-DE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-FE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG113-CE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG113-BE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG113-CE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG113-CE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG113-DE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG113-GE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENG 123 or ENG 123E - Intermediate Composition Enriched with Lab. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better or evidence of comparable level of writing competency. Note: Students must successfully complete this course with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general education requirements and to begin any literature course. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Youngren, Selina Brigette |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-IE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Barrett, Tyler Andrew |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-HE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | White, Guy E. |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-KE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Hannah, Aaron Vance |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-CE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Fisher, Erin Lynne |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-JE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-LE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Rasnic, Rhea_Scott |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Trammell, Jeanette T. |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-GE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Beimford, Adeleigh P. |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-NE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Trammell, Jeanette T. |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-FE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Barrett, Tyler Andrew |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-ME | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Wright, Eric Troy |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-OE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Bell, Charles W. |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-DE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-DE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Liddell, Leslie |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-FE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Bowley, Vanessa Lynn |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Owsley, Summer Anne |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-CE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | White, Guy E. |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-OE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-NE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-JE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | Bartels Ray, Gretchen C. |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-KE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-IE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-CE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-DE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-FE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-GE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | ENG123-IE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG123-CE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG123-DE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG123-FE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | ENG123-GE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-CE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-DE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-IE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-JE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-KE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-NE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | ENG123-OE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Illustrator through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Illustrator for the student. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM110-BE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Baitoo, Hilda |
Summer 2025 | GDM110-BE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM110-BE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe InDesign through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of InDesign for the student and for the student to be able to identify key typography concepts. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM120-BE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Patterson, Michael Aaron |
Summer 2025 | GDM120-BE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM120-BE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Photoshop through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Photoshop for the student. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM130-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Green, Edward Earl |
Summer 2025 | GDM130-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM130-AE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course introduces students to the primary languages of web design, HTML and CSS. The course is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge in the way that web pages are designed and coded. Tools and techniques needed to design and create web pages will be explored. (3 units; Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | GDM140-AE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | GDM140-AE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM140-AE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
History of Graphic Design is a study of the causes and effects of critical design movements. This course explores the political and social environments that shaped the creation and evolution of graphic design. This course will give students insight into different movements, such as the Medieval Era, Graphic Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Postmodernism, and the Digital Revolution. Students will also evaluate how the history of graphic design influences current design philosophies and strategies. (3 units; Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | GDM305-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Park, Samuel J |
Fall 2025 | GDM305-AE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM305-AE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is an intermediate design course in which project work is used to study work flow, pre-press techniques and practices, idea generation, and other concepts that arise from the process of creativity. Prerequisites: GDM 110 and 130. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM310-BE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Visaya, Sally Renee |
Summer 2025 | GDM310-BE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM310-BE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is an intermediate typography course in which more complex typography concepts, best practice type generation and project work challenge the student. Prerequisites: GDM 110, 120, and 130. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | GDM320-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Patterson, Michael Aaron |
Fall 2025 | GDM320-BE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM320-AE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is an intermediate image course in which more complex photography and photoshop techniques will be taught. Students will learn how to manipulate photography using photoshop to create complex ideas and messages. Prerequisite: GDM 130. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | GDM330-AE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | GDM330-AE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM330-AE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course expands on students accrued HTML and CSS knowledge. Principles of content strategy will be integrated with visual design to create compelling web experiences. Popular as well as up and coming CMS solutions such as WordPress, Ghost, and others will also be explored. Prerequisite: GDM 140. (3 units; Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM340-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Green, Edward Earl |
Summer 2025 | GDM340-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM340-AE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is an advanced design course in which project work is used to build a professional portfolio for employment or advanced studies. Complex design issues and problem solving challenge the student throughout the creative process. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: GDM 310. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | GDM410-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | Park, Samuel J |
Fall 2025 | GDM410-AE | Session 1 09/01/2025 10/26/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM410-AE | Session 1 05/04/2026 07/05/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is an advanced typography course in which complex real-world typography concepts are now explored to build projects for a professional portfolio of work for employment or advanced studies. Prerequisite: GDM 320. (3 units; Fall and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | GDM420-AE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | GDM420-AE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM420-AE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is an advanced image course in which professional, complex image generation is explored and expert techniques in color correction, masking and compositing are implemented. Professional portfolio projects are built to prepare students for employment or advanced studies. Prerequisite: GDM 330. (3 units; Spring and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM430-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | Burt, Heather Marie |
Summer 2025 | GDM430-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM430-AE | Session 1 01/12/2026 03/08/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This advanced course exposes students to real world web design problems through projects and case studies. Client side scripting with JavaScript will be introduced. Web standards and best practices will be studied in depth, as well as project workflow. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: GDM 340. (3 units; Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM440-AE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Green, Edward Earl |
Summer 2025 | GDM440-AE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM440-AE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course is designed as a capstone showcase of the student's accumulated body of work while in the program. The Graphic Design Senior Show will consists of 10 portfolio pieces from the student's portfolio. This is an effort to keep the student on task and focused on the portfolio. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2024 | GDM499-AE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | Park, Samuel J |
Spring 2025 | GDM499-AE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | Park, Samuel J |
Summer 2025 | GDM499-AE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2025 | GDM499-AE | Session 2 10/27/2025 12/21/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2026 | GDM499-AE | Session 2 03/09/2026 05/03/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2026 | GDM499-AE | Session 2 07/06/2026 08/30/2026 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Christian studies courses (6 units)
Online General Education
In addition to completing major courses, students are also required to complete general education requirements in order to earn a bachelor's degree.
*Curriculum subject to change.