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Digital Media
Design the next blockbuster billboard. Brand the next break-through startup or be a creative in biotech. Advance to the next level with a Coastline education and be a first person player in your future career.
Animation and Gaming Foundation – Cert. of Accomplishment
Digital Media Design – Cert. of Achievement
Why study Digital Media at Coastline?
From ad agencies to print shops to "in-house" art departments in corporations to film and animation studios, the different kinds of positions offered in the Graphic Design field keep on growing. Coastline College offers students the Graphic Design courses they need to prepare for jobs that cover the creative spectrum from Graphic Design Specialist to Technical Illustrator, to Fashion, Set or Exhibit Designer to Art Director.
People who can design for both print and the web are the most highly sought by employers. Coastline's students will establish a strong foundation in both the technical and artistic aspects of the digital industry.
Your Dream Career Can Be Just 2 Semesters Away
If you are a full-time Coastline student, you can easily complete the Digital Media Design courses in just 6 months.
Animation and Gaming Foundation
Certificate of Accomplishment
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The Animation/Gaming Foundations Certificate consists of the foundational courses that would prepare students to become entry level animators.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Select and use appropriate software and apply conceptual thinking skills to solve problems and complete specific technology-related projects.
- Demonstrate understanding of the implications of market trends on the needs and evolving styles within the media industry.
- Interpret the ideas being communicated by analyzing the visual elements and principles of design.
- Solve visual problems involving craftsmanship by using the creative process.
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Program Courses
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID Name Units DGA C118A Introduction to Adobe Illustrator 3.0 DGA C122 Introduction to After Effects 3.0 DGA C166C Adobe Animate 3.0 DGA C111 3ds Max Fundamentals 3.0 Total for Certificate 12.0
Digital Media Design
Certificate of Achievement
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Completion of the Digital Media Design Certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions in print, graphic design, digital media, animation/gaming graphics, web design, and/or other related occupations. Students will establish a strong foundation in both the technical and creative aspects of the digital media industry.
The program will emphasize creativity, design skills, digital portfolios, project management, problem solving, global teamwork, and entrepreneurship options.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Produce creative, professional projects that align with current market trends and industry standards as well as apply strategies to support self-initiated lifelong learning to continually upgrade knowledge and skills in the field of digital media and entrepreneurship opportunities.
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Program Courses
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID Name Units ART C110 Color and Design: 2D 3.0 BC C124 Using Adobe Acrobat 3.0 DGA C116A Adobe Photoshop 1 3.0 DGA C117 Typography Fundamentals 3.0 DGA C118A Introduction to Adobe Illustrator 3.0 DGA C120 Introduction to InDesign 3.0 DGA C121 Introduction to Adobe Premiere 3.0 DGA C122 Introduction to After Effects 3.0 DGA C166A Dreamweaver Basics 3.0 DGA C166C Adobe Animate 3.0 Total for Certificate 30.0
Learn from the Best
Digital Media faculty have decades of expertise in the media design industry.