# Vocational - Digital Media Arts (VDMA) courses

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34279/35693/35840

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### VDMA 302 — Web Design

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
- **Formerly:** VBUS 302, Introduction to Web Page Development Using HTML
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course examines global issues related to internet culture, web ethics, equity, social justice, in addition to rights and trends related to the web. In the context of cultural and social needs, students will be introduced to web design using digital media tools: graphics, illustrations, text, sound, motion, using software programs for the web. Students will also review how web design has been used to impact commerce advancement, global communication, advertising, entertainment, and self-promotion related to global and local community needs. Students will be able to apply their knowledge in site development and responsive design.

### VDMA 310 — Introduction to Digital Media Arts

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Foundation-level course designed for graphic designers, artists, photographers, web designers, programmers, and animation artists working in the digital realm. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production. Course topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools, including industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud for print, web and time-based media. Students may be awarded five (5) high school elective credits if they complete and pass all course assignments and requirements. Upon completion of VDMA 310, students will earn credit for DM 195 through the credit by exam process.

### VDMA 320 — Introduction to Drone Pilot Training

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 18 Lecture, 27 Lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Learn the ins-and-outs of legally flying a drone. The Drone Pilot Training course covers FAA rules and regulations, settings and features of drones, and supervised hands-on flight instruction with a licensed drone pilot. Drones provided for the class.