Digital Media Design
Certificate of Achievement Digital Media Design · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Completion of the Digital Media Design Certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions in print, graphic design, digital media, animation/gaming graphics, web design graphics, digital media business basics and/or other related occupations. Students will establish a strong foundation in both the technical and creative aspects of the digital media industry.
The program will emphasize creativity, design skills, digital portfolios, project management, business basics, problem-solving, global teamwork, and entrepreneurship options.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to create projects with the appropriate settings within the software for web, print, and animation while using basic design principles and best practices employed in the design industry.
- Demonstrate proficiency in determining the type of copyright, permissions, and licensing required to use specific content.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images.
REQUIREMENTS
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| DMD C116 | Visual Design (Photoshop) | 3 |
| DMD C117 | Typography | 3 |
| orART C184 | Typography | |
| DMD C118 | Graphic Design and Illustration (Illustrator) | 3 |
| orART C185 | Graphic Design and Illustration (Illustrator) | |
| DMD C120 | Digital Media Publication (InDesign) | 3 |
| DMD C135 | Digital Media Design Principles | 3 |
| DMD C136 | Digital Media Business Basics | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |