The Digital Media Arts program focuses on a rigorous program of design and media coursework in preparation for a career in digital media, digital design, design development, and media publishing. The program develops visual communication skills in print, graphic design, web and media development.
Program - Digital Media Arts (PDF)
Learning Outcome(s):
Practice creative self-improvement through critical evaluation, application of design vocabulary, and personal creative application.
Create unique visual communication packages in print, web, and media design.
Create unique graphics for application across multiple media platforms.
Practice all aspects of the design production process in a professional manner, through client-based interactions, project management, and observation of deadlines.
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DM 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts |
DM 113
| Introduction to Digital Media Design Principles
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DM 164
| Web Design
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Group C | Humanities (DM 107) |
Group F | (1 unit from F2) Lifelong Understanding & Self Development
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Semester 2
DM 121A
| Fundamentals of Typography
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DM 162* or
DM 164
| Digital Illustration I or Web Design
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DM 122* | Graphic Design I |
DM 107
| History of Animation |
Group E (E1) | English Composition |
Group B | American Institutions |
*DM / ART 195 Prerequisite
Semester 3
DM 121B
| Advanced Typography
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DM 168
| DM: Portfolio & Business Strategies
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Group B | Social Science Elective
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Group E (E2) | Communication & Analytical Thinking |
Semester 4
| Major Elective (See list below.)
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| Major Elective (See list below.)
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Group D | Cultural Breadth from D1 or D2
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Group A | Natural Sciences |
Group F(F1) | Lifelong Understanding & Self Development
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*DM 195 recommended preparation.
Major Elective Courses (choose a minimum of 6-7 units)
DM 107
| History of Animation
| 3
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DM 113
| Introduction to Digital Media Design Principles
| 3
|
DM 124
| Cooperative Workforce Experience
| 1-4
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DM 162
| Digital Illustration I
| 3 |
DM 192A
| Digital Illustration II: Advanced Topics
| 3 |
DM 121B
| Advanced Typography | 3 |
DM 191A
| Layout Design
| 3
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DM 164
| Web Design
| 3
|
DM 193
|
Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects
| 3
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DM 196A
| 3D Modeling: The Fundamentals
| 3 |
DM 196B
| 3D Modeling Intermediate
| 3
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ART 130
| Introduction to Drawing
| 3
|
ART 141
| Beginning Painting
| 3 |
ART 111
| Three-Dimensional Design
| 3 |
ENTR 105
| Social Media, Bootstrapping, and Market Validation
| 3 |
CMPR 112
| Java Programming
| 3 |
CMPR 118
| Javascript Programming
| 3 |
CMSD 102
| Multimedia Storytelling
| 3
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CMSD 103
| Introduction to Visual Communications
| 3
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ART 100 or 100H
| Introduction to Art Concepts
| 3
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