Digital Media Arts
A.A. Degree Digital Media · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.ARTDM.AA
Program Control Number: 04223
The Digital Media Arts program focuses on a rigorous program of design and media coursework in preparation for a career in digital media, digital design, design development and media publishing. The program develops visual communication skills in print, web and media development.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Practice creative self-improvement through critical evaluation, application of design vocabulary and personal creative application.
- Create unique visual communication packages in print, web and media design.
- Create unique graphics for application across multiple media platforms.
- Practice all aspects of the design production process in a professional manner, through client-based interactions, project management, and observation of deadlines.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Foundations | 9 | |
| DM 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| DM 121A | Fundamentals of Typography | 3 |
| DM 113 | Introduction to Digital Media Design Principles | 3 |
| orART 110 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| orART 111 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Digital Design Development | 9 | |
| DM 121B | Advanced Typography | 3 |
| DM 122 | Principles of Graphic Design | 3 |
| DM 168 | Agency Graphic Design Production | 3 |
| DM 164 | Web Design | 3 |
| DM 191A | Layout Design | 3 |
| DM 124 | Cooperative Work Experience - Occupational | 1-4 |
| Electives | 6-7 | |
| DM 113 | Introduction to Digital Media Design Principles | 3 |
| Digital Illustration I | 3 | |
| DM 162 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| orART 162 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| Digital Illustration II: Advanced Topics | 3 | |
| DM 192A | Digital Illustration II: Advanced Topics | 3 |
| orART 192A | Digital Illustration II: Advanced Topics | 3 |
| DM 121B | Advanced Typography | 3 |
| DM 191A | Layout Design | 3 |
| DM 164 | Web Design | 3 |
| DM 115A | Single-Camera Production & Editing | 3 |
| DM 193 | Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects | 3 |
| DM 196A | 3D Modeling: The Fundamentals | 3 |
| DM 196B | 3D Modeling Intermediate | 3 |
| ART 130 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 141 | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| ENTR 105 | Social Media and Digital Marketing Strategies | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| CMPR 112 | Java Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 118 | JavaScript Programming | 3 |
| DM 107 | History of Animation | 3 |
| DM 124 | Cooperative Work Experience - Occupational | 1-4 |
| ART 100 | Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| orART 100H | Honors Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| JAMS 102 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| CMSD 103 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| PHOT 180 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| Total | 24-25 | |