Graphic Design and Digital Media
Bachelors Degree
- Required Major Units48
- Cost Per Unit$547
- Estimated Major Cost$26k
- Avg. Completion (Months)16
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Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media
Overview
Think visually, design your own success
The online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program competitively positions individuals to advance in their existing careers, transition to new ones, and reach professional goals. This degree is ideal for individuals who desire a career in graphic design or learn how to integrate graphic design and visual marketing to improve their skill-set and promote in their current career. Discovery of the student’s own voice and purpose is the underlying goal of the program.
By working with the same tools and software used by design professional, students sharpen design skills and are prepared to forge ahead with a career or advance their career in this high demand industry. The program includes use and instruction in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, compositing and drawing, presentation, photography, lighting, work flow, idea conception, internship, portfolio building, design history, color theory and typography.
The online BA in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program provides a variety of courses that prepare students to be competitive in the workforce. The degree is structured to provide a foundation of specific topics in areas including: design and web design. The program will prepare professionals in design who are well rounded and well-versed in the key principles of design, typography, imaging, web design, scripting, and photography. The program is based around hands-on projects and portfolio building and cover a full gamut of key Design and Media topics. Students learn to build skills in strategy, innovative problem-solving, and critical thinking relevant to today’s work environment and the rigorous curriculum prepare students to be competitive in the workforce. The online BA degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media also connects aspiring professionals with successful professionals, mentors, and accomplished faculty.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program is designed to take students through a journey that embraces personal, professional, and spiritual transformation. Students graduating from the program will be equipped to address issues in a global context, with the ethical standards of a Christian heritage. In addition, students will leave the program with the capacity to self-reflect, think critically, lead and engage others, and make effective decisions.
Consistent with the University student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree, graduates will be able to:
- Examine the principles of professional typography.
- Apply the principles of professional design techniques and best-practices workflows.
- Use the principles of professional photography, imaging techniques, and best-practices workflows.
- Use the principles of professional web design techniques and best-practices workflows.
- Effectively present the initial concepts and final design implementation orally and in writing.
- Apply techniques to solve design problems from creation, through production, to final implementation.
- Work proficiently with the industry standard software.
- Integrate business concepts related to graphic design industry.
- Apply a Christian worldview to the moral and ethical questions inherent in the graphic design industry.
- Articulate the Christian graphic designer’s place in the Kingdom of God.
- Apply techniques of professional presentation and promotion in the graphic design industry.
- Apply techniques of professional graphic design to build a professional portfolio of work.
- Effectively present information orally and in writing.
Course Requirements
Prerequisites to Program
Basic Drawing
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
ART204 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Park, Samuel J |
Fall 2016 |
ART204 BE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Park, Samuel J |
Spring 2017 |
ART204 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ART204 BE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ART204 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ART204 BE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ART204 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ART204 BE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ART204 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ART204 BE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ART204 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ART204 BE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Composition
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 to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123. Prerequisite: ENG 103. Placement into this course is determined by ACT/SAT scores. Placement may be challenged by the Writing Placement Exam. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
ENG113 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Hybrid Mission Hall<br />Room 125 |
M
T
W
TH
F
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Bowley, Vanessa Lynn |
Fall 2016 |
ENG113 GE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Morris, Brian Richard |
Fall 2016 |
ENG113 BE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Sung, Tae |
Fall 2016 |
ENG113 FE |
Session 1
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Alzen, Jessica L. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG113 HE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Sung, Tae |
Fall 2016 |
ENG113 CE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Sung, Tae |
Spring 2017 |
ENG113 BE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG113 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG113 CE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG113 DE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG113 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG113 BE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG113 CE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG113 DE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG113 FE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG113 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG113 BE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG113 CE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG113 DE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG113 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG113 BE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG113 CE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG113 DE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG113 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG113 BE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG113 CE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG113 DE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Intermediate Composition
Continued practice in writing with emphasis on critical thinking, argument, analysis and interpretation of multicultural readings and other interdisciplinary expository materials. Includes the writing of a major research paper (or report) in addition to several shorter essays requiring various types of documentation. Fieldwork required. This course requires LiveText. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better unless the student has demonstrated writing competence through a written placement exam. 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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Hybrid Mission Hall<br />Room 125 |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Youngren, Selina Brigette |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 DE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 LE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Fisher, Erin Lynne |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 JE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | White, Guy E. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 BE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Cordes, David J. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 CE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Flores, Ruth E. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 FE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 GE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 ME |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Youngren, Selina Brigette |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 HE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Fall 2016 |
ENG123 KE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Fisher, Erin Lynne |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 FE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 DE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 BE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 CE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 GE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 JE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 KE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 IE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
ENG123 HE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 BE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 CE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 DE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 FE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 GE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 HE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
ENG123 IE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 BE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 CE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 DE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 FE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 GE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
ENG123 HE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 BE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 CE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 DE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 FE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 GE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
ENG123 HE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 BE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 CE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 DE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 FE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 GE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
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6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 HE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 IE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 JE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
ENG123 KE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Lower Division Requirements (12 units)
Fundamental Design
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM110 BE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Baitoo, Hilda |
Summer 2017 |
GDM110 BE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM110 BE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fundamental Typography
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM120 BE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Randeen, Joachim |
Summer 2017 |
GDM120 BE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM120 BE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fundamental Image
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM130 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Randeen, Joachim |
Summer 2017 |
GDM130 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM130 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fundamental Web
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2017 |
GDM140 AE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM140 AE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM140 AE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Upper Division Requirements (30 units)
History of Graphic Design
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2017 |
GDM305 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM305 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM305 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Intermediate Design
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. Prerequisite: GDM 110, 120, and 130. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM310 BE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Weaver, Pamela |
Summer 2017 |
GDM310 BE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM310 BE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Intermediate Typography
This course is an intermediate typography course in which more complex typography concepts, best practice type generation and project work challenge the student. Prerequisite: GDM 110, 120, and 130. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2017 |
GDM320 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM320 BE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM320 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Intermediate Image
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2017 |
GDM330 AE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM330 AE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM330 AE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Intermediate Web
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: GDM140. (3 units, As offered)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM340 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Park, Samuel J |
Summer 2017 |
GDM340 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM340 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Advanced Design
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2017 |
GDM410 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM410 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM410 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Advanced Typography
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)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2017 |
GDM420 AE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM420 AE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM420 AE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Advanced Image
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: GDM330. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM430 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Park, Samuel J |
Summer 2017 |
GDM430 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM430 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Advanced Web
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: GDM340. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM440 AE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Park, Samuel J |
Summer 2017 |
GDM440 AE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM440 AE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Senior Project (Capstone)
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. Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
GDM499 AE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Park, Samuel J |
Spring 2017 |
GDM499 AE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
GDM499 AE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
GDM499 AE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
GDM499 AE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
GDM499 AE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Additional Program Requirements (6 units)
Overview of the Bible
A general survey of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian writings (New Testament) with special emphasis to the religious and national life of the Hebrew people, the life of Jesus, and the development of the early church. A Online and Professional Studies requirement for Online and Professional Studies degree programs only. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
CST100 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Hybrid Mission Hall<br />Room 125 |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Wilhite, Shawn J. |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 DE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Emerson, Matthew Y. |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 FE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Meek, Russell Len |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 ME |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Stamps, Robert Lucas |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 KE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Rogers, Mark C. |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 BE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Slunaker, Joseph Gregory |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 CE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Barrett, Matthew M. |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 LE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Wilhite, Shawn J. |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 GE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Wilhite, Shawn J. |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 HE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Gill, John J |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 IE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Stamps, Robert Lucas |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 JE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Slunaker, Joseph Gregory |
Fall 2016 |
CST100 NE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Smith, Brandon Dean |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 DE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 CE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 BE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 IE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 FE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 HE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST100 GE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 CE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 KE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 DE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 BE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 IE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 ME |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 FE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 HE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST100 GE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 CE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 JE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 KE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 BE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 DE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 HE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 FE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST100 GE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 FE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 KE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 DE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 CE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 BE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 HE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 IE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 JE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST100 GE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 CE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 DE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 BE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 FE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 GE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 HE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST100 IE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Foundations of Christian Thought
An introduction and primer to Christian theology with special emphasis on identifying the importance and development of a Christian worldview, understanding the doctrine of scripture and biblical authority, learning to do theology, comprehending the relationship between truth, faith and reason, and applying a biblical worldview to the Christian life. (3 units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Days | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2016 |
CST302 HE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Wilhite, Shawn J. |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 CE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Slunaker, Joseph Gregory |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 AE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Stamps, Robert Lucas |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 BE |
Session 1
09/06/2016 10/30/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Stamps, Robert Lucas |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 GE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Gill, John J |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 DE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Stamps, Robert Lucas |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 IE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Barrett, Matthew M. |
Fall 2016 |
CST302 FE |
Session 2
10/31/2016 12/23/2016 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Gill, John J |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 BE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 CE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 AE |
Session 1
01/09/2017 03/05/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 DE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 FE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 GE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2017 |
CST302 HE |
Session 2
03/06/2017 04/30/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 AE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 DE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 CE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 BE |
Session 1
05/08/2017 07/02/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 FE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 GE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2017 |
CST302 HE |
Session 2
07/03/2017 08/27/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 BE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 JE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 KE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 AE |
Session 1
09/05/2017 10/29/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 CE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Hybrid TBA |
M
T
W
TH
F
S
|
6:00 - 7:50 PM |
Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 DE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 FE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Fall 2017 |
CST302 GE |
Session 2
10/30/2017 12/23/2017 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 CE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 HE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 BE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 AE |
Session 1
01/08/2018 03/04/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 FE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 DE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Spring 2018 |
CST302 GE |
Session 2
03/05/2018 04/29/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 AE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 BE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 CE |
Session 1
05/07/2018 07/01/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 DE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 FE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 GE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
Summer 2018 |
CST302 HE |
Session 2
07/02/2018 08/26/2018 |
Online | N/A | N/A | Staff |
General Education Requirements
Faculty
Sam Park, B.A.
Faculty Lead
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Media
| Office Phone: | (951) 343-3995 |
| Email: | spark@calbaptist.edu |
| Department: | Arts & Sciences |
Admission Requirements
- 24 transferrable units preferred or High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Step 1: |
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Step 1a: |
Complete the financial aid application: FAFSA |
Step 2: |
Your personal admissions counselor will contact you to assist with enrollment, registration and financing your education* |
Step 3: |
Student will supply official transcripts to admissions counselor |
Step 4: |
Admissions counselor will meet with you to complete the registration process and provide an estimated financial aid award/education financing plan |
Step 5: |
Admissions counselor will introduce you to your Academic “One Stop Advisor” to complete your academic degree plan and assist you in navigating your academic career to graduation. |
*Student may begin class once this step has been completed
This serves as an admissions process general guide, may vary based on transfer units, test scores, etc. See your admissions counselor for your personal enrollment plan.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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- Apply for aid by completing the FAFSA, work individually with caring staff to explore financing options to complete your education
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The first step is to fill-out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Contact Us
Admissions
| Phone: |
951-343-3927 877-228-5657 |
| Email: | cbuonline@calbaptist.edu |
CBU Online & Professional Studies Division
| Phone: | 951-343-3900 |
| Email: | cbuonline@calbaptist.edu |
Financial Aid
| Phone: | 951-343-3914 |
| Email: | zsmith@calbaptist.edu |
Student Accounts
| Phone: | 951-343-4371 |
| Email: | studentaccounts@calbaptist.edu |
Disability Services
| Phone: | 951-343-2190 |
| Email: | dss@calbaptist.edu |
