Digital Media Foundations

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

This certificate provides students with a broad-based foundation in media arts. It includes core classes in the areas of digital imaging, graphic design, web design, and video and media production. It is designed for students seeking stronger digital literacy and media design skills for their current or future jobs. It also allows students to gain broad exposure to the varying disciplines within media arts while taking a sequence of courses that counts toward the certificate of achievement and associate degree programs offered by the department.

Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with digital media production tools and design techniques.

Course Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:
MAT 110Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop3
MAT 120Media Design 1: Production3
MAT 125Web Design 1: Fundamentals3
MAT 135Graphic Design 1: Principles3
Total Units12

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