Creative Arts and Design & Entrepreneurship and Business

Digital Media

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If you have a passion for visual communication and are interested in graphic/web design, or related fields, the Digital Media department can help you achieve your dreams.

Look at what our students are doing! See how our courses have helped these students stand out in the job market.

A Digital Media degree, certificate, or individual course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the fields of web design, UI/UX, and graphic design. Through practical, project-based learning, as well as exposure to the latest technologies and industry software and best practices, students can gain a competitive edge in the job market and build a successful career in digital media. You can even earn a Certificate in as little as 16 units!

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Why Digital Media at Cabrillo

The flexibility of our program allows you to craft your own pathway, tailoring your education to your unique interests and goals. You can choose to specialize in a particular area of graphic design or explore a variety of topics to develop a more well-rounded skill set.

Throughout your time in the Digital Media department, you'll work with experienced instructors who are passionate about graphic design and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. You'll also have access to state-of-the-art technology and software, giving you the tools you need to create professional-level designs and portfolios.

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What You’ll Learn

In the Digital Media department, we believe in providing our students with practical, hands-on experience that prepares you for success in the industry. To that end, we offer a combination of classroom and online instruction, as well as lab assignments that allow students to gain experience with a variety of graphic design, digital publishing, interactive multimedia, motion media, and web media software applications and techniques. Online courses offer students flexibility and convenience, allowing them to fit their education into their busy lives. You’ll be introduced to the principles of design, color theory, typography, and other essential concepts and learn to apply these concepts in your work using industry-standard software.

In the Digital Media department, you will learn how to use the latest design and development software, essential for success in the field of graphic and web design. and effective digital content.

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What is Digital Media?

The Digital Media Department at Cabrillo College doesn’t just hone the skills students need in modern software and design theory, In the Digital Media department Students will have the opportunity to earn certificates and get real world work experience and collaborate with students from other departments.

Ready to embark on an exciting new path?

Contact academic adviser Linette Martinez to get started!