Digital Illustration

Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Graphic Design & Digital Media program teaches students to apply graphic design and digital media principles to create effective communication pieces through the use of color, type, and imagery. Students learn the principles of design and composition, typography, digital image manipulation, print and web page layout, and an array of technical skills using Adobe’s Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat. In the web program, students will also learn to use Dreamweaver to work with HTML and CSS. Students will not only work with the latest digital tools for creating captivating images and graphics, but will also learn how to effectively use the concepts and principles of design using colors, typography, and composition in developing their work. In both the AA and certificate program, students learn production techniques and produce client-based work for print, web and multimedia. Upon completion of the program, students will have prepared a professional-level portfolio and be ready to go out into the workforce. Degree graduates often transfer to a four-year college.

About the Certificate

The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Illustration will prepare students to work on and create traditional illustrations for magazines, newspapers and children's book or storyboards, scenery, characters, and concept art for video games and multimedia.

Career Opportunities

Children's Book Illustrator; Illustrator; Concept Artist; Character Designer; Layout Artist; Graphic Artist; Production Artist; Graphic Designer; Visual Designer; Senior Designer; Web Designer; Freelance Designer; Art Director; Creative Director; Creative Services Manager.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Digital Illustration, students are able to apply principles of design to effectively conceptualize, create and deliver design solutions for the intended audience.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Digital Illustration, students are able to critically evaluate quality and effectiveness of design projects, present one’s work effectively, and incorporate critique and feedback into design iterations.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Digital Illustration, students are able to describe the history and application of design and how color, type, and other design elements are used as effective communications tools.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Digital Illustration, students are able to use industry-standard software with technical proficiency and create documents to required specifications for delivery to clients.

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Required Core: (21 Units)Units

Course	Units
ARTS 2A Introduction to Drawing	3
GDDM 45A Digital Painting I	3
GDDM 45B Digital Painting II	3
GDDM 51 Color Theory)   or
ARTS 26 Color Theory	3
GDDM 53 Photoshop I	3
GDDM 54 Illustrator I	3
GDDM 60 Creative Portfolio Development & Self Promotion	3

List A: Select Two (6 Units)

Course	Units
ARTS 7A Introduction to Watercolor Painting	3
ARTS 12A Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning I	3
GDDM 58 Photoshop II	3
GDDM 59 Illustrator II	3

List B: Select One (3 Units)

Course	Units
ARTS 23 2-D Design	3
GDDM 56 Introduction to Graphic Design	3

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	30

Updated: July 2022