Digital Media Arts
Digital Media Arts
The Santa Ana College Online Degree Pathway programs offers the following certificates in the field of Digital Media Arts
- Digital Media Arts - Production Artist:Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
- Digital Media Arts - UX Design: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
- Digital Media Arts - Graphic Arts (CERT Untranscripted)
Digital Media Arts - Production Artist: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Production Artist certificate reflects the rapidly changing industry skills for entry into the broad field of graphic design. Graduates of this program will find entry into the profession at various levels, with employment opportunities in the fields of advertising, graphic design, social media, printing industry, and e-commerce. Skills developed include options in digital print and media design.
| 1st Semester: Fall | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | DM 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| DM 193 | Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects | 3 | |
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 164 | Web Design | 3 |
| 2nd Semester: Spring | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | DM 121A | Fundamentals of Typography | 3 |
| Second 8 Weeks | |||
| DM 122 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Summer | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | DM 162 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| DM 168 | Agency Graphic Design Production | 3 | |
| Total Units |
17
|
Digital Media Arts-UX Design: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The UX Design program is designed to address technical skills and creativity in the areas of digital imaging, online page layout, graphic principles of web design, responsive design and interactive design elements for multimedia presentation. Students have options for developing additional skills through work experience, business marketing, or computer programming.
| 1st Semester: Fall | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | DM 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 164 | Web Design | 3 |
| Second 8 Weeks | ENTR 105 | Social Media, Bootstrapping, & Market Validation | 2 |
| 3rd Semester: Spring | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | DM 121A | Fundamentals of Typography | 3 |
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 122 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| 16 Weeks |
DM 125 | Cooperative Work Experience- Occupational |
1 |
| 4th Semester: Summer | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | DM 162 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| Total Unit | 18 |
Digital Media Arts-Graphic Arts (CERT Unstranscripted)
An express (unstranscripted) certificate program introducing students to major components of Graphic Design and Digital Media. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of graphic arts and design related office work. The courses in this certificate are required for the AA degrees in Graphic Design and Digital Media Arts.
| Semester: Fall | Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | DM 107 | History of Animation | 3 |
| First 8 Weeks | DM 195 | Intro to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 113 | Intro to Digital Media Design Principles | 3 |
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 121A | Fundamentals of Typography | 3 |
| | | Total Units | 12 |