Multimedia Design

Associate in Science Graphic Communications · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Prepares students with specific skills necessary for employment in the field of multimedia design and production. Students may choose an emphasis in multimedia design, digital video, and web design with selection of applicable electives.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Integrate digital media skills (digital animation, compositing, sound, creative digital skills, typography) into a final multimedia production.
  2. Retouch and colorize photographs, understand resolution, use multiple layers, and color mode usage.
  3. Be able to navigate the After Effects software and create a motion graphics project using still images and setting them in motion with keyframes.
  4. Produce a web page that integrates graphics and typography, and if appropriate animaton, motion graphics, and sound.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements23
GCMW 205Digital Video for Multimedia3
GCMW 165Digital Video Design3
GCMW 115Web Page Layout/WordPress I2
GCMW 102Web Page Layout I3
GCMW 201Multimedia II3
GCIP 140Digital Imaging/Photoshop I3
GCMW 204Motion Graphics for Multimedia3
GCIP 168Digital Imaging with Drones3
Electives (Select two courses)6
ARTI 246Digital 3D Design and Modeling3
DBA 170Introduction to Video Editing3
CINE 270Advanced Video Editing3
GCIP 152Digital Publishing/Illustrator I3
MUS 180Computer Music I3
GCIP 268Digital Imaging with Drones II3
GCIP 141Digital Imaging/Photoshop II3
GCMW 106Multimedia for Social Networking3
ARTD 220Motion Design3
ARTI 247Digital 3D Design and Animation3
Total29

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