# Graphic & Interactive Design (Certificate of Achievement)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Digital Media Arts

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/graphic-interactive-design-ca-fall-2025

**Minimum Units Required:** 24.0 units

This certificate program provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of graphic design and digital art. Students develop creativity and ideation skills, learn the theories of communication design and apply this to a wide range of design situations. The program is hands-on, integrating conceptual design studies with traditional and digital tools and production methods. The program goal is to provide the skills necessary to enter this growing, professional field. Some examples where students might find employment using their design and illustration skills might include graphic design for print and web, user interface design, marketing and visual merchandising, interactive learning products, scientific visualizations, etc. The certificate can be obtained by completing the 24-unit major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Employ and document a structured design process to develop design solutions, working both individually and collaboratively.

-   Select the appropriate tools, materials and processes for a range of design contexts and media platforms.

-   Develop and maintain a professional portfolio of work.

-   Analyze and discuss the merits of design work using relevant concepts and terminology.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Graphic & Interactive Design (CA)** | | 24 |
| **Core Requirements** | | 12 |
| DMA 009 | Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| DMA 010 | Graphic Design - Beginning | 3 |
| DMA 015 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 007 | Design - Color | 3 |
| **Choose an Emphasis in Graphic Design or UI/UX** | | 6 |
| **Graphic Design Emphasis** | | 6 |
| ART 006 | Design Principles in 2-Dimensions | 3 |
| **Select Drawing or Photography** | | 3 |
| ART 014 | Drawing - Beginning | 3 |
| PHOT 029 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| **UI/UX Emphasis** | | 6 |
| DMA 062 | UI/UX Design - Beginning | 3 |
| DMA 063 | UI/UX Design - Intermediate | 3 |
| **Electives (select 6 units - may use any course not used above)** | | 6 |
| DMA 011 | Graphic Design - Intermediate | 3 |
| DMA 020 | Introduction to Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DMA 021 | Advanced Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| DMA 031 | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| DMA 032 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| DMA 033 | 3D Animation and Modeling | 3 |
| DMA 040 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DMA 100 | Design Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 101 | Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 102 | Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 103 | Portfolio and Publication Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 110 | Digital Illustration Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 120 | Animation Bootcamp | 1 |
| DMA 130 | Digital Textiles Bootcamp | 1 |