Digital Media Design

This program presents a concentrated course of study in the field of digital media and design. Concept development and the generation of a portfolio suitable for entry-level job applications or transfer to a 4-year degree program is a focus in each of the core courses. Courses emphasize the process and problem-solving in visual design and communication. Digital Graphic Applications courses provide broad-based entry-level training for a variety of industries. Students are introduced to a broad range of media including animation, illustration, digital photography, drone photography, audio-video, and sound recording, as well as strategies and the techniques required to incorporate these areas into print, websites, video, and social media solutions.

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This program prepares students for entry level positions in graphic design, desktop publishing, web development, multimedia/animation/interactive media, photography and design related office work or transfer to a 4-year degree program.  

Students completing this degree will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to create projects with the appropriate settings within  the software for web, print, and animation while using basic design principles and best practices employed in the design industry.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in determining the type of copyright, permissions, and licensing required to use specific content.

3. Demonstrate the ability to identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing vector-based images.

Students must complete 18 units of required Digital Media Design foundation courses and a minimum of 9 units of restricted electives for a total of 27 units in Digital Media Design.  Additionally, students must complete one of the three General Education Options (33 units) to meet the 60 unit requirement for an Associate of Arts Degree.  

To acquire the Associate of Art Degree in Digital Media Design, students need to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the below required courses in Digital Media Design.  

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
DGA C116A DGA C118A DGA C117 DGA C120 DGA C135 DGA C136	Adobe Photoshop 1 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Typography Fundamentals Introduction to Adobe InDesign Digital Media Design Principles Digital Media Business Basics	3 3 3 3 3 3	S1 S1 S2 S2 S3 S3
	Total Units for Certificate of Achievement	18
	Restricted Elective Requirement - Choose 3 Courses from Below:	9	S3 & S4
DGA C100 DGA C111 DGA C116B DGA C121 DGA C122 DGA C131 DGA C140 DGA C150 DGA C166A DGA C166C DGA C200	Introduction to Digital Art & Media  3D Animation  Adobe Photoshop 2  Introduction to Adobe Premiere  Introduction to After Effects Digital Photography Using Photoshop Beginning Audio Production Drone Imaging 1 Dreamweaver Basics Adobe Animate or Digital Design for the Web
	Total DM Design Major Courses Other Transferable Courses Total Units Required for A.A.	27 33 60

Digital Graphic Arts

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