Video and Media Design
Certificate of Achievement Media Arts & Technologies · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate provides the skills students need to gain employment in the corporate, broadcast, technical, educational, and entertainment industries. Students learn how to create and edit video and digital media content for broadcast, cable, web, mobile and social media delivery, as well as for dedicated computer presentations. Students gain skills in all phases of video production, 3D and traditional animation techniques, special effects, audio, interactive media, and project management. Employment opportunities include videographer, video editor, producer, video production assistant, video technician, camera operator, animator, special effects artist, motion graphics designer, and social media content producer.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to plan, design, and produce professional-level videos, animations, effects, interfaces, applications, or experiences that integrate multiple media types, utilize appropriate tools and techniques, and demonstrate effective communication solutions.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses (15 units): | ||
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Graphic Design 1: Principles | 3 |
| MAT 160 | Video 1: Production | 3 |
| Emphasis courses (select 12 units): | 12 | |
| MAT 140 | 3D Modeling and Animation: Maya | |
| MAT 150 | Animation and Interactivity | |
| MAT 190 | Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games | |
| MAT 200 | Video 2: Motion Graphics and Post-Production | |
| MAT 270 | Advanced Design Studio | |
| Elective courses: | ||
| Students may substitute 3 units from these elective courses below in lieu of 3 units from the emphasis courses listed above. | ||
| ART 251 | Digital Photography | |
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film | |
| orFILM 101H | Introduction to Film (Honors) | |
| FILM 112 | Film History II: 1948-Present | |
| MAT 292 | Internship Studies | |
| MTEC 125 | Sound for Visual Media | |
| Required to graduate (3 units): | 3 | |
| MAT 290 | Portfolio Development | |
| Total Units | 30 | |
Note: MAT 292 may be substituted for courses within this certificate with approval of the MAT Program Director.