Associate of Arts in Digital Imaging Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College’s A.A. degree in Digital Imaging prepares students for entry-level jobs in the photography, graphic design, illustration, imaging, and data visualization fields and provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia and data design fields. The program is interdisciplinary and focuses on developing analytical, artistic, critical thinking, and computer skills.

Peralta Colleges/Faiza Ali

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate entry-level skills in digital imagery and design through completed portfolio-level projects in both visual and written contexts.
• Describe, plan and evaluate design principles, aesthetic forms, historical context and social relevance of multimedia works.
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.

Recommended Two-Year Course Sequence Beginning in Fall Semester

Students can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Arts degree in Multimedia Arts—Digital Imaging. This is only one possible pattern. If they wish to earn an associate degree, they must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map their sequence of courses to help them complete their degree regardless of the semester they begin classes.

1st Semester/Fall

• Introduction to Digital Art 3
• Game Design 3
• Video Production 4
• Core Elective 1–3
• General Education/Electives 3

Total 14–15

2nd Semester/Spring

• Introduction to Web Design+Lab 3
• Core Elective 3
• One course from Area 1: Digital Illustration 3
• General Education/Elective 6

Total 15

3rd Semester/Fall

• One course from Area 1: Digital Illustration 3
• One course from Area 2: Digital Photography 3
• One course from Area 3: Digital Printing 3
• General Education/Elective 6

Total 15

4th Semester/Spring

• One course from Area 2: Digital Photography 3
• One course from Area 3: Digital Printing 3
• General Education/Elective 9

Total 15

Photography, studio photography, preprocessing, digital imaging, digital design, advertising, pre-press and press production, and independent printmaking.