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Design and Digital Media Certificate

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
30

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 30 units (see list in Semester 4) - Select 15 units this semester

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 30 units (see list below) - Select 15 units this semester


A minimum of 30 units from the following:

ANIM 301 Animation I

ANIM 302+ Animation II

ANIM 303+ Animation III

ANIM 307 Motion Graphics

ANIM 495 Independent Studies in Animation

DDSN 301 Graphic Design I

DDSN 302+ Graphic Design II

DDSN 303+ Typography

DDSN 305 History of Graphic Design

DDSN 306 Human-Centered Design

DDSN 311 Digital Layout I

DDSN 312+ Digital Layout II

DDSN 331 Digital Imaging I

DDSN 332+ Digital Imaging II

DDSN 333+ Digital Imaging III

DDSN 335+ Digital Imaging - Special Techniques

DDSN 341 Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I

DDSN 342+ Digital Illustration for Graphic Design II

DDSN 360 User Interface Design

DDSN 361+ Web Design I

DDSN 362+ Web Design II

DDSN 370 Visual Content for Social Media

DDSN 390+ Professional Practice & Portfolio

DDSN 391+ Design Studio I

DDSN 392+ Design Studio II

DDSN 393+ Design Studio III

DDSN 495 Independent Studies in Digital Design

GAME 301 Video Game Design

GAME 303+ Video Game Level Design

GAME 495 Independent Studies in Game Design

MODL 301 3D Modeling I

MODL 302+ 3D Modeling II

MODL 495 Independent Studies in 3D Modeling


+Prerequisite for ANIM 302: ANIM 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for ANIM 303: ANIM 302 or MODL 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 302: DDSN 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 303: DDSN 311 or 341 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 312: DDSN 311 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 332: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 333: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 335: DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 342: DDSN 341 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 361: DDSN 360 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 362: CISW 306 and DDSN 361 with grades of "C" or better; or proof of equivalent experience using HTML and CSS

+Prerequisite for DDSN 390: Produce at least five finished works to use in the creation of a portfolio

+Prerequisite for DDSN 391: One course from the following: ANIM 301, DDSN 311, DDSN 331, DDSN 341, DDSN 360, DDSN 361, MODL 301 with a grade of ā€œCā€ or better, or equivalent

+Prerequisite for DDSN 392: DDSN 391 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 393: DDSN 392 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for GAME 303: GAME 301 and MODL 302 with grades of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for MODL 302: MODL 301 with a grade of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Certificates of Achievement require a grade of "C" or better in each major course.

Published July 23, 2025

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