Digital Media and Design

The Program

Students will receive hands-on training in graphic design, web design & development, multimedia art and animation, and they will also learn industry-standard software for graphics and video, including Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver. Students will also use state-of-the-art equipment, including large format printers, 3D printers, and plotters to complete their work.

Skyline College currently offers a certificate in User Experience Design, as well as a wide variety of classes in digital media and design to provide a broad foundation for students who are looking for a clear path for transfer to a four-year institution.

UX Design Certificate

Whether using a smartphone, a tablet, a smart wearable, or a laptop, we use digital products every single day. Product teams consisting of designers, engineers, and product managers work together to make those products possible. In this certificate program, students will learn the basic skills needed to begin a career as a user experience designer for interactive digital products. The program will cover the full range of design activities from fundamentals of usability and user-centered research to developing design systems and prototypes. The program culminates in a portfolio class to help students start their career in user experience design.

Career Outlook

Digital Media and Design experience can lead to a career in a wide range of industries as a UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer, Visual Designer, UX Researcher, Usability Analyst, Information Architect, and more.

Check out the Digital Media and Design classes offered in upcoming semesters.

Check out the class schedule

Program	Type	Total Units
User Experience Design	CA	15 Units
Basic Digital Filmmaking	CS	12 Units

The DMAD program will allow students to:

• Apply a set of production skills and experiences to prepare them for an entry- level position in the digital media industry.
• Apply a set of production skills and experiences to allow them to create their own digital media
• Apply a set of production skills and experiences to allow them to effectively collaborate with other professionals.

Upon completion of the UX Certificate program, students will be able to:

• Design products using discovery methods such as interviews, crafting personae, writing scenario, concept models and more.
• Develop ideation techniques for use in user experience designs.
• Develop user experience design strategies and delivery methods.
• Create a user experience portfolio