About the course

The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a one-year Graphic Design Certificate. This certificate provides career technical training and education in creative problem-solving that can be used to qualify for jobs in the Graphic Design field after completion. It also prepares a student for transfer to four year institutions such as: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, San Jos?, California State University, Los Angeles, CalArts, CCA or OTIS.

　　The goal of the Graphic Design curriculum is to develop creativity, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills, as well as train in the tools of the industry. The program begins with a foundation in design elements and principles applied to digital and analog tools. Then proceeds to encourage students to ?learn to see? and develop their skills in creating unique and interesting concepts and solutions. Digital tools instruction, design principles, creative thinking, and problem-solving techniques, as they apply to the graphic arts, give the student a strong foundation for entry into the workforce, and for advanced study at other colleges and universities. Students work in a state-of-the-art Digital Arts Center for hands-on digital tools training Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$10,530

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.00.

　　Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years old by the start of their program at SBCC.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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