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
Biotechnology Media Design – Cert. of Specialization
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.

Animation and Gaming Foundation

Certificate of Accomplishment
3_CE_ANI

The Animation/Gaming Foundations Certificate consists of the foundational courses that would prepare students to become entry level animators. This program is run in partnership with ACME Animation and the Orange County Animation Project.

• 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.
  • Code and troubleshoot basic computer programming.
  • Interpret the ideas being communicated by analyzing the visual elements and principles of design.
  • Solve visual problems involving craftsmanship by using the creative process.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ART C110A	Color and Design: Two Dimensional	1.5
  CIS C100	Introduction to Information Systems	3.0
  CIS C110	Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic.Net	1.5
  DGA C111	3D Simulation and Multimedia	3.0
  DGA C166C	Adobe Animate	3.0
  Total for Certificate		12.0

Biotechnology Media Design

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_BTECH

This unique certificate emphasizes the foundational digital media skills required to design and create professional media products for the biotechnology/biomedical field. Students will develop conceptual pathways related to interdisciplinary STEAM fields, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) and explore mixed digital media, including 3D modeling, and discuss the importance of research, models, and props in the design and execution of the final product. This certificate will focus on entrepreneurship, building relationships, and self-promotion.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Develop materials utilizing advanced principles of design and application of digital media in the biotechnology field.
  • Select and use appropriate software and apply conceptual thinking skills to solve problems and generate specific digital media projects.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the implications of market trends on the needs and evolving styles within the biotechnology media industry.
  • Analyze and respond efficiently to specific customer needs.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  DGA C116A	Adobe Photoshop 1	3.0
  DGA C118A	Introduction to Adobe Illustrator	3.0
  DGA C111	3-D Simulation using Maya and 3DS	3.0
  DGA C195	Introduction to Biotechnology Media Design	3.0
  DART G103	Introduction to 2D Design (Offered at Golden West College)	3.0
  Total for Certificate		15.0

Digital Media Design

Certificate of Achievement
3_CT_DGTL

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.

• 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.
• 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

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