Digital and Print Publishing

Certificate of Proficiency Media Arts & Technologies · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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

CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:
MAT 110Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop3
MAT 170Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator3
MAT 180Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign3
MAT 230Advanced Publishing: Output for Print3
orMAT 155Graphic Design 2: Typography
Total Units12

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