The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Imaging provides foundational skills using photography and digital media with industry standard editing techniques for the Adobe Creative Cloud. Emphasizing professional practices for print and web based media, the degree provides students the opportunity to broaden their digital skill sets or focus on a specialized field.

Core program courses provide a foundational knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud and essential digital imaging techniques. Elective courses allow students the flexibility to select an area of emphasis that develop digital compositions technically and conceptually based on their own individual aesthetic. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in art exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the creative industry.

Upon successful completion of the certificate students will develop the digital imaging skills, professional competencies, and portfolio of work required to enter the creative industry. Including the following career opportunities:

• Commercial Photographer
• Graphic Designer
• Portrait Photographer
• Web Designer
• Product Photographer
• UI Designer
• Multimedia Artist
• Food Photographer
• Commercial Designer
• Automotive Photographer
• Social Media Designer
• Wedding Photographer
• Freelance Digital Artist.

There are 313 annual openings in the East Bay and 822 annual openings in the Bay Area region for students with digital imaging skills.