Digital Illustration Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

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 this program, 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.
Describe the history and application of design and how color, type, and other design elements are used as effective communications tools.
Effectively conceptualize, create and deliver design solutions for the intended audience.
Use industry-standard software with technical proficiency and create documents to required specifications for delivery to clients.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (21 Units)

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

List A: Select Two (6 Units)

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

List B: Select One (3 Units)

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