Digital Imaging and Illustration

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

This certificate provides students with a focused foundation in digital imaging and illustration, including the opportunity to develop useful analog process skills. It includes core classes that address imaging and illustration industry-relevant occupational learning and skill-building as they pertain to graphic arts, marketing, interactive design, animation, multimedia, and related fields. It is designed for students seeking strong digital imaging and illustration skills for their current or future jobs while taking a sequence of courses that also counts toward the certificate of achievement and associate degree programs offered by the department.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:
MAT 110Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop3
MAT 170Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator3
MAT 210Advanced Digital Imaging & Illustration3
Elective Courses:
Select 3 units (one course) from the following:3
ART 100Drawing and Composition
ART 210Printmaking I
ART 251Digital Photography
Total Units12

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