Digital Imaging
Certificate of Achievement Graphic Communications · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Prepares students for entry-level position as creator and processor of digital imagery. Layout and creative position in multimedia, internet publishing, digital video, publishing, photography, and motion graphics.
Digital imaging is one of the basic requirements for all electronic communication delivery systems.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Utilize multiple applications, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, to create large-format projects for print (i.e., posters) in the proper resolutions and file formats.
- Produce a web page that integrates graphics and typography, and, if appropriate, animation, motion graphics, and sound.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 26 | |
| GCIP 140 | Photoshop for Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| GCIP 141 | Photoshop for Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| GCIP 240 | Photoshop for Digital Imaging III | 3 |
| GCMW 101 | Multimedia I | 3 |
| GCMW 102 | Web Page Layout I | 3 |
| GCMW 115 | Web Page Layout/WordPress I | 2 |
| GCMW 204 | Motion Graphics for Multimedia | 3 |
| GCMW 205 | Digital Video for Multimedia | 3 |
| PHOT 130 | Photoshop for Photographers I | 3 |
| Electives (select one) | 3 | |
| GCIP 152 | Digital Publishing/Illustrator I | 3 |
| GCIP 168 | Digital Imaging with Drones | 3 |
| GCIP 170 | Screen Printing | 3 |
| GCMW 165 | Digital Video Design | 3 |
| GCMW 201 | Multimedia II | 3 |
| Total | 29 | |