# Introduction to Digital Media (Certificate of Completion (Noncredit))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Career Education

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34298/34358/36163/34367/36240

Program Code: CEC.VIDM.CC

Program Control Number: 42941

This training program prepares students to transition to Santa Ana College's Digital Media Program or obtain entry-level employment in the digital media field.  Students will learn industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud for digital design in montage, vector, layout and time-based media. Equally important, they will learn foundational skills designed for graphic designers, artists, photographers, web designers, programmers, and animation artists working in the digital realm. In VBUS 400 Employability Skills or ESL 520 ESL: English for Work 2, students learn soft skills that are beneficial in working in any digital media environment.  Upon completion of this certificate, students are encouraged to continue their training at Santa Ana College’s Digital Media Program to obtain a more advanced certificate and/or degree.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students apply knowledge and skills gained to obtain employment and/or start their career pathway in digital media.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Students must pass the following TWO courses:** | | 180 |
| VDMA 302 | Web Design | 108 |
| VDMA 310 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 72 |
| **Students must pass ONE of the following courses:** | | 60-216 |
| VBUS 400 | Employability Skills | 72 |
| or VBUS 303 | Adobe Photoshop | 60 |
| or ESL 520 | English for Work 2 | 96-216 |
| **Total** | | **240-396** |