Digital Arts
Picture yourself launching the client’s million-dollar website you designed. Or installing your first solo show in a museum. Imagine assisting the photographer on a fashion shoot in a warehouse studio. Or designing the opening graphics for an independent film. These are the kind of things you can do with a solid background in the digital arts.
The Digital Arts program at MCC focuses on the conceptualization, visualization, and production of art and design using a variety of hands-on and software-based techniques. Our program will teach you the fundamentals of design, the technical aspects of producing compelling computer graphics, and how to effectively engage in the creative process.
The Digital Arts program is designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in web design, digital photography, digital illustration, and graphic design. Our program allows the aspiring digital artist to develop their area of interest and prepares them for employment or transfer to a four-year institution. For those already working in the field, our classes are a great way to upgrade knowledge and skills.
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Graphic Designer
- Multimedia Artist
- Web Designer
- Digital Photographer
- Types of Employers
- Graphic Design Firms
- Advertising Agencies
- Post Production Houses
- Photo Studios
Career Profile
The demand for digital artists is expected to follow the growth of the Internet. Digital artists will be needed to design and lay out web pages and websites. In addition, businesses will continue to want visually appealing ideas for their products, publications, and videos.
Digital artists are also involved in the creation of multimedia projects, putting into practice their skills in video production, animation, interactive installations, software design, and more.
Digital artists:
- Create logos, ads, brochures, layouts, and other designs
- Create art prints, videos, or interactive installations for galleries and museums
- Develop websites and web pages
- Create animation and motion graphics
- Manipulate and retouch digital photographs
- Design interactive graphics and data visualizations
- Design graphical user interfaces
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Digital Arts | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Digital Arts: Digital Illustration | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Digital Arts: Digital Photography | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Digital Arts: Graphic Design | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Digital Arts: Web Design | Required Courses |
Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
Advising for the Digital Arts program is available through the Art & Photography department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
