Digital Design & Production AS Degree
The College offers an Associate of Science Degree in Digital Design & Production (DDP), as well as courses leading to transfer. Course work in DDP lays the foundation for student-success as the first step toward successful entry into the labor market. Geared toward students interested in digital media, UX design, creative content, graphic design, interaction design, web design, motion graphics, photography and video production. Skills covered are production processes, design thinking, project management and collaborative teamwork. The program also places an emphasizes on creativity, design skills, digital portfolios, project management, problem solving, global teamwork, and entrepreneurship options.
This program provides students with a comprehensive hands-on education using industry-standard digital media tools. Focusing on the design and implementation of digital media for the entertainment industry, this program covers a range of real-world audio and video production and post- production techniques, as well as traditional principles of storytelling and visual communication.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Produce creative, professional projects that align with current market trends and industry standards.
- Explain strategies to support self-initiated lifelong learning to continually upgrade knowledge and skills in the field of digital media and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DDP 101 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| DDP 102 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DDP 103 | Publication Design & Production | 3 |
| DDP 120 | Video Post Production | 3 |
| DDP 121 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DDP 144 | 3D Animation | 3 |
| DDP 131 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 21-22 units from the following with advisor approval: | ||
| DDP 100 | Introduction to Digital Art & Media | 3 |
| DDP 110 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| DDP 111 | Advertising Design | 3 |
| DDP 132 | Commercial Photography | 3 |
| ART 001A | Beginning Drawing & Composition | 3 |
| ART 003A | Basic Design & Color | 3 |
| ART 030A | Beginning Black & White Photography | 3 |
| ARTH 010 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| CIS 010 | Computer Literacy | 4 |
| CIS 082C | Front End Web Development | 3 |
| FILM 001 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| FILM 002A | Film Production I: Basic Film Production | 3 |
| FILM 005 | On-Camera Acting & Voice Over | 3 |
| J 004A | Basic Newspaper & Internet Production | 3 |
| J 010 | Magazine Writing & Production | 3 |
| MUS 078A | Electronic Music Production | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 21 | |
| Elective Subtotal | 21-22 | |
| COD General Education Pattern (confer with Advisor) | 18 | |
| Kinesiology Activities | 2 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 62-63 | |
