El Camino Community College District
The Digital Arts Certificate program offers a wide range of classes designed to prepare students for employment in one of six areas of emphasis: Graphic Design, Illustration, Digital Photography, Web Design, Computer Animation, and Motion Graphics. Classes also appeal to students currently employed and wishing to upgrade their professional skills, or to those pursuing transfer. After completing the same foundation of studio art and design classes, students choose which of the six areas of specialization to pursue and then follow the sequence of courses leading to that area's certificate. Student proficiencies are demonstrated by in-class exercises, creative projects, objective tests, and critiques. Program assessment is measured by portfolios, exhibitions, juried competitions, program completion, and periodic program review. Students will build a portfolio and develop skills qualifying them for entry into a wide variety of design professions requiring proficiency in the use of digital media. Certificate of Competence A Certificate of Competence will be issued to students completing the required Core Courses and the courses in one of the options, Computer Animation, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, or Web Design, with a grade point average of B. A minimum of 12 units required for the Certificate of Competence must be completed at El Camino College. Certificate of Completion A Certificate of Completion will be issued to students completing the required Core Courses and the courses in one of the options, Computer Animation, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion graphics, or Web Design, as listed above under Certificate of Competence with a grade point average of C. A minimum of 12 units required for the Certificate of Completion must be completed at El Camino College. The Computer Animation Option: Total Units: 36
