Course description
The certificate programs in digital arts reflect the rapidly changing industry of the advertising/graphic design field in relation to graphic design for printed media, the impact of web design on e-commerce, and the integration of motion graphics into this field. The programs are designed with a combination of courses from fine art and digital media to develop technical skills and creativity in the areas of digital imaging, electronic page layout, graphic principles of web design, and interactive design for multimedia. Graduates of these programs will find entry into the profession at various levels with employment opportunities in the fields of advertising, graphic design, printing industry and e-commerce.
Course Units
Core courses (See above) 12
Art 121A,
Fundamentals of Typography 3 Art 122,
Graphic Design I 3
Art 163,
Digital Design with Photoshop II 3 Art 164,
Web Design with Flash 3 Art 168,
Digital Media: Portfolio & Business Strategies 3
Art 129/Computer Science 155,
Graphic Design Concepts for the Web 3
Art 192A,
Digital Illustration with Illustrator 3
Art 229/Computer Science 156,
Multimedia Applications for the Web 3
Electives from recommended list 3
TOTAL 39
Recommended electives: Art 009, 111, 121B, 128, 131, 133A, 141, 196A, 197A, 197B, 198, 221, 228, 230, 294, 298; Business Applications 168; Computer Science 100; Photography 180,191.