Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Communications Program
You, as a learner, are the most important part of instruction. In performance-based instruction, we carefully identify what you need to be able to do as a result of an instructional experience. Next, we determine how you can show that you have learned these skills. Finally, we plan learning activities that will help you develop the skills.
What you will learn is based on the skills you will need rather than on outlines of information. You can plan how to invest your time and energy. To help you do that, we tell you right up front what you will learn, how we expect you to show when you have learned, and how you may go about learning. You know the standards for evaluation before the performance test. You earn a grade according to how well you perform the skills rather than according to how well others in the class perform. You are not graded on a curve. You are actively involved in the learning. We design learning activities and assignments that teach you to solve problems and to learn on your own. When you complete a learning experience, you have documentation showing the skills you have learned. You can use this information when you seek employment, admission to further education, advanced standing or transfer of credit.
Graduated top of his class from UCLA, getting his Bachelor's Degree in Grpahic Design. Thomas enjoyed his life growing up in Southern California and found his inspiration at the beach and in local museums. After college he worked with Disney, Marvel and Dreamworks. He is now a professor here at TMCC, but still does some work on the side with other big businesses. He is a great professor to have and will never fail to inspire you to do more!
TMCC's GRC program offer an associate degree and certificates of achievement that give training in those areas that employers want. Check out the links below to view degree and certificate requirements or check out our program flow.
