A.S. in Digital and Web Design
This program prepares students for employment in digital design careers. The integration of traditional art/design and digital media prepares students for employment opportunities in the areas of advertising, multi-media and marketing graphics. This certificate is intended to lead to employment in various professions within the computer graphics and digital web design industry.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Digital and Web Design A.S. Degree will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of digital file formats.
- Demonstrate knowledge of web page layout and build fundamentally sound web pages and sites.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic HTML.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Photoshop techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Illustrator techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Dreamweaver techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic InDesign and Quark techniques.
- Develop and build a comprehensive portfolio representing the body of work completed in the program.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 150 | Computer Art Basics | 3 |
| ART 162 | Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| ART 167 | Web Design I | 3 |
| ART 189 | Art Portfolio and Resume Production | 3 |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Digital Media Productions I | 3 | |
| Commercial Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Animation I | 3 | |
| Web Design II | 3 | |
| Animation II | 3 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Intermediate Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 160 | Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course | 5 |
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 150 | Computer Art Basics | 3 |
| ART 167 | Web Design I | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors or Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 153 | Digital Media Productions I | 3 |
| ART 168 | Animation I | 3 |
| ART 100A |
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages or Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages - Honors or Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary or Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States or American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ART 158 | Commercial Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 159 | Introduction to Typography | 3 |
| PHTO 101 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ART 162 | Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| ART 189 | Art Portfolio and Resume Production | 3 |
| ASTR 116 |
Stellar Astronomy or Earth Science or Physical Geology or Physics in Everyday Life or Physics in Everyday Life - Honors |
4 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 64 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.