# Digital and Print Publishing (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Media Arts & Technologies

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/mediaarts/

This certificate provides focused skills necessary to gain employment in the field of digital and print publishing. Students gain specific skills in graphic design, image manipulation, page layout, digital illustration, and preparation for final output. Graduates of this program are able to move into employment opportunities as graphic artists, digital imaging assistants, layout artists, and graphic production assistants. In addition, students majoring in English who are transferring to a four-year university gain the skills necessary for self-publishing their written work.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with digital imaging and print publishing tools and techniques.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 170 | Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| MAT 180 | Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| MAT 230 | Advanced Publishing: Output for Print | 3 |
| or MAT 155 | Graphic Design 2: Typography |  |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |