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    Irvine Valley College
   
    Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog: September 2024 Edition 
    
2024-2025 Catalog: September 2024 Edition

Digital Media Art


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Dean: Joseph Poshek
Academic Chair, Visual Arts: Terry Chatkupt
Faculty: Terry Chatkupt; Gokce Kasikci

Courses

The Digital Media Art program prepares students with a strong foundation in digital creative content for art and design. The program begins with design fundamentals where students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a project-based curriculum. The courses in the program provide a hands-on experience for students to develop an understanding of the creative process. Students are encouraged to take a diverse range of Digital Media Art courses including digital photography, graphic design, motion design, and video production classes. All Digital Media Art courses require students to develop a professional portfolio for entry level positions in the creative industry. 

Major

Students majoring in Digital Media Art are provided with a rich foundation in design fundamentals while focusing on the creative process of digital art. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore a range of digital media art courses that suit their interests in graphic design, digital photography, and video. 

The Digital Media Art Program offers a hands-on, creative curriculum with a pathway to an Associate’s Degree and a Certificate of Achievement. The program supports a wide range of students, including re-entry, dual enrollment, and non-traditional individuals who need upskilling. The DMA Program fosters economic and workforce development through strategic partnerships with local industry. 

Recommended Digital Media Art Tracks 

DMA-Graphic Design Focus  DMA-Photography/Video Focus 

Year 1, Semester Fall: 

DMA 10 Intro to Digital Imaging 

DMA 12 Intro to Vector Illustration 

DMA 51 Beginning Digital Photography 

Year 1, Semester Fall: 

DMA 10 Intro to Digital Imaging 

DMA 12 Intron to Vector Illustration 

DMA 51 Beginning Digital Photography 

Year 1, Semester Spring: 

DMA 55 Graphic Design 1 

DMA 65 Typography 

Year 1, Semester Spring: 

DMA 55 Graphic Design 1 

DMA 52 Intermediate Digital Photography 

Year 2 Semester Fall: 

DMA 56 Graphic Design 2 

DMA 62 Motion Design 

Year 2 Semester Fall: 

DMA 62 Motion Design 

DMA 70 Digital Video Production 

Year 2 Semester Spring: 

DMA 175 Brand Identity Design 

DMA 92 Professional Practices and Portfolio Development 

Year 2 Semester Spring: 

DMA 175 Brand Identity Design 

DMA 92 Professional Practices and Portfolio Development 

Program Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of the Digital Media Art program, students will be able to: 

  • Analyze and integrate historical and contemporary art theory and design principles with digital media art fundamentals. 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the digital media art workflow including research, concept development, project production, and presentation considerations. 

  • Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard software to produce digital media art projects for a variety of creative content. 

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze and evaluate art and design projects. 

  • Develop a portfolio of original creative work. 

Potential Careers

Examples of careers in digital media art include the following: 

  • Content Creator 

  • Digital Photographer 

  • Digital Videographer 

  • Graphic Designer 

  • Motion Designer 

  • Multimedia Artist 

 

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Programs

    Associate in ScienceCertificate of Achievement

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