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Digital Art and Design Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CL.3452

The Digital Art and Design Certificate will prepare students for jobs in the graphic design and digital arts industry such as Digital Photography, Logo Design, Graphics and Animation as well as industry related digital based automation.

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

9 Units Total
ART 12
M 3
Beg. Form, Design and Color
ART 12
Units 3
This is a fundamental course in two-dimensional design and color theory with the study of basic design elements as they apply to form. Two-dimensional design includes balance, directional movements, structural analysis, texture, and unity. Color theory includes color schemes, psychological use of color, and value and intensity concepts. This course is required for the Art Core Program, and recommended for theatre, architecture, and graphic design studies.
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ART 21A
M 3
Beginning Freehand Drawing
ART 21A
Units 3
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus is on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
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ART 72
M 3
Introduction to Digital Art
ART 72
Units 3
Note: Students should have a basic understanding of computers before enrolling in the class. Prior experience with Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is not necessary.

An introduction to the concepts and methods of digital art and design, this course is designed to introduce students to image editing, digital painting and drawing, animation, graphic rendering and file output for print, web, or multimedia using current software. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year

8 Units Total
ART 70A
M 3
Beg Digital Photography
ART 70A
Units 3
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8 megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter speed controls.

An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering, printing procedures, print presentation, composition, and standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content, composition, and personal expression. The course concentrates on expressive and aesthetic aspects of photography in fine art. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ART 80A
M 3
Graphic Design
ART 80A
Units 3
Advisory: ART 12 with a grade of C or higher.

Note: It would be helpful if the student has basic skills in Adobe Photoshop.

The course provides the student with an introduction to the theories and applications behind typography, color theory, layout, and composition. The student will learn and use industry standard image editing and page layout software to produce class assignments typically encountered in the graphic design and printing industries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 83
M 2
Intro to Web Design
CIS 83
Units 2
Advisory: Basic knowledge of word processing and Windows.

This course is designed to introduce students to website development using current tools. Students will design a website and incorporate text, animation, and links. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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17

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

Need a print out? Feel free to download and/or print out a copy of the sample program map(s).

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