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.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| 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 | |
| Digital Photography | 3 | |
| Studio Lighting for Portrait Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
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.