Multimedia Arts Digital Imaging
28 courses · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
MM/DI 1A Introduction to Digital Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Application of visual storytelling principles across Editorial, Advertising, Gaming, and Science illustration: Digital and traditional techniques for creating effective compositions, color theory application, and ideation to create professional illustrations within contemporary industry standards and copyright frameworks.
MM/DI 1B Intermediate Digital Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- MM/DI 001A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate digital illustration: Visualization of storytelling methods and genres in digital arts expression.
MM/DI 1C Advanced Digital Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- MM/DI 001B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced digital illustration: Synthesis of professional storytelling techniques with complex conceptualization methods to develop portfolio-ready illustrations. Integration of typography, sequential narrative development, and industry-specific visual problem-solving building upon foundational composition, color theory, and genre exploration from previous coursework.
MM/DI 2 Design Methods
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Creative methodology toolkit: Visual problem-solving and communication strategies via ideation, constraint development, prototyping, sketching, brainstorming, visual research, interviewing, field research, moodboards, brand books, co-design, mind mapping, concept presentations.
MM/DI 4 Introduction to Photoshop
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to comprehensive image editing and digital illustration using Adobe Photoshop. Survey of fundamental design principles and advanced techniques used to create effective visual communication with emphasis on practical computer-based compositions, professional workflow development, and industry-standard practices.
MM/DI 5 Advanced Image Manipulation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MMART 003 or MM/DI 004 or MM/DI 510
Professional digital imaging mastery: Advanced compositing, retouching, and manipulation via industry-standard software. Critical visual storytelling, ethics, informational querying, and understanding. Non-destructive editing, complex masking, and color grading focus. Professional workflow, presentation skill development.
MM/DI 11 Publication and Page Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Publication and page design: Design layouts for publication utilizing industry standard software, page layout, font selection, formatting, setting defaults, text and graphics placement, graphic scanning, and output.
MM/DI 15A Introduction to 3D Motion Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to theory and design of 3D motion graphics: Design and production of visual communication solutions utilizing 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.
MM/DI 15B Intermediate 3D Motion Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MM/DI 015A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate 3D motion graphics: Utilizing Cinema 4D and motion graphics-based software, such as After Effects, to create projects with advanced techniques in animation and visual effects, such as broadcast design and film titles.
MM/DI 20A Introduction to Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- MM/DI 004
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to composition and image editing in digital photography: Digital camera operation, composition, media considerations, image editing, proofing, and final print.
MM/DI 20B Intermediate Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MM/DI 020A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate theory and practice of digital photography: Advanced composition, black and white conversions, channels, scanning, blending, stitching, retouching, macrophotography, digital printing, framing and other final portfolio formats including books and web.
MM/DI 21 Digital Photography Studio
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MM/DI 020A
- Advisory
- MM/DI 020B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Comprehensive fundamentals of studio photography: Technical proficiency, creative exploration, professional workflow utilizing multiple strobes, Capture One, and Lightroom Classic software, individual and group skill development in lighting, composition, post-production preparation for professional studio environments.
MM/DI 22 Analysis of Contemporary Photographers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Review of contemporary photographers: In-depth review of current photographers' work to explore in-depth the artistic, theoretical and technological developments in photography.; additional emphasis on the technological developments and commercial applications of photography.
MM/DI 23 Digital Printing for Photographers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MM/DI 004
- Advisory
- MM/DI 020A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to digital printing for photographers: Prepress considerations and techniques, operation and care of digital print technologies, history of printmaking, client management, hands-on projects.
MM/DI 27 Introduction to Photogrammetry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Introduction to creation of three-dimensional models through digital images: digital camera operation in manual mode, processing images for 3d models, and generation as well as refinement of 3D models.
MM/DI 31 Graphic Design Studio
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- MMART 003
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of graphic design visual communication strategies: Concepts, visualization, documentation, and professional presentation; fundamental text/image interaction; various types of graphic identity designs including symbolic, numerical, pictorial or typographic.
MM/DI 33 Typography Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
History, theory and contemporary practices of typography in the practice of design: Typographic terminology, conventions, typography fundamentals, grid systems, development of unique alphabet letter forms, type as visual/verbal expressive communication and typography as an essential element to graphic design.
MM/DI 55A Design Studio Practice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Design Studio Practice: Development of projects within design with an emphasis on unifying concepts; creation of comprehensive projects that may include advertising, media, and photographs.
MM/DI 55B Advanced Design Studio Practice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MM/DI 055A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced Design Studio Practice: Advanced project development emphasizing professional-level integration of design principles across multiple platforms. Students synthesize advertising, media, illustration, motion graphics, and/or photographic elements into sophisticated, industry-standard, comprehensive projects. Emphasis on portfolio-quality work, advanced conceptual development, and professional presentation techniques.
MM/DI 60 Professional Practice for Creatives
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MMART 003
Professional essentials for visual creatives: Marketing fundamentals, networking strategies, pricing models, negotiation tactics, client communication protocols, business deductions, contractual frameworks, ethical standards, copyright compliance, project management systems.
MM/DI 504A Introduction to Digital Illustration
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Introduction to principles of digital illustration: Composition skills; illustration storytelling; digital illustration in the media and society.
MM/DI 510 Photoshop
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Introduction to basic image editing and digital illustration using Photoshop: Survey of elementary design principles used to create effective visual communication with emphasis on practical computer based compositions.
MM/DI 511 Photography
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Theory and practice of digital photography: Advanced composition, black and white conversions, channels, scanning, blending, stitching, macrophotography, digital printing, and framing.
MM/DI 512 Digital Printing
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Digital printmaking: Creation of digital composites from editing to completing a print; marketing techniques, output issues, and exploration of the creative digital process. Materials fee required.
MM/DI 515A Introduction to 3D Motion Graphics
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Introduction to theory and design of 3D motion graphics: Design and production of visual communication solutions utilizing 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.
MM/DI 520A Introduction to Digital Photography
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Introduction to composition and image editing in digital photography: Digital camera operation, composition, media considerations, image editing, proofing, and final print.
MM/DI 520B Intermediate Digital Photography
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MM/DI 520A or MM/DI 020A or MMART 133A
Intermediate theory and practice of digital photography: Advanced composition, black and white conversions, channels, scanning, blending, stitching, retouching, macrophotography, digital printing, framing and other final portfolio formats including books and web.
MM/DI 550 Design Studio Practice
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 4 hours lab
Design Studio Practice: Development of projects within design with an emphasis on unifying concepts; creation of comprehensive projects that may include advertising, media, and photographs.