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:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of digital file formats.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of web page layout and build fundamentally sound web pages and sites.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic HTML.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Photoshop techniques.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Illustrator techniques.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Dreamweaver techniques.
  8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic InDesign and Quark techniques.
  9. 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:

Required courses:
ART 111Beginning Drawing3
ART 120Two-Dimensional Design3
ART 150Computer Art Basics3
ART 162Computer Graphics I3
ART 167Web Design I3
ART 189Art Portfolio and Resume Production3
Select two (2) of the following courses:
ART 153
Digital Media Productions I3
ART 158
Commercial Graphic Design3
ART 168
Animation I3
ART 267
Web Design II3
ART 268
Animation II3
PHTO 101
Basic Photography3
PHTO 102
Intermediate Photography3
Total Units24

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.