Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Digital Publishing

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

Professional training in digital publishing and design technologies used to produce business, marketing, and multimedia projects for print, web, and social media. Develop hands-on skills in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat to design and publish high-quality content that includes graphics, page layouts, and multimedia elements using current business and industry standards. Learn typography, color, workflow integration, and project organization while exploring AI tools such as Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express to enhance creativity, graphic production, and overall productivity.

This program includes preparation for Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exams in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, and related applications to earn multiple industry-recognized certifications that validate technical skills and increase career opportunities. It provides comprehensive training for careers in digital publishing, digital design, and digital marketing. This program provides a clear pathway to the Digital Publishing A.A. Degree, in addition to the Adobe Applications for Business, Adobe Web Projects for Business, Digital Design for Business, and Drone Technology certificate and degree programs.

Prepare for Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exams in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat.

Use AI-powered Adobe tools such as Firefly and Express to enhance creativity, workflow, and design outcomes.

Integrate typography, graphics, and page layout to meet business and industry standards.

Apply design principles and technical standards for print, web, and multimedia projects.

Design and produce professional publishing and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

15 units
BA 163
Adobe Acrobat
Learn to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to create, edit, secure, and optimize PDF documents for business and professional use. Apply proper techniques to build fillable forms, combine files, convert PDFs to Microsoft Office formats, add multimedia, and manage accessibility and security features. Use AI tools such as Acrobat AI Assistant to streamline editing, automate formatting, summarize and analyze content, and compare documents. Emphasis is placed on preparing professional documents for legal, business, and marketing purposes. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Acrobat exam, earning a certification valued by employers.
    BA 164
    Adobe Photoshop
    Learn to use Adobe Photoshop for professional image editing to enhance business, marketing, and creative projects. Apply photo correction, repair, and restoration along with proper file setup, masking, filters, and special effects using current standards. Use AI tools such as Generative Fill, Content-Aware, Neural Filters, and advanced selections to work faster and more effectively. Emphasis is placed on professional projects for print, web, and social media. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Photoshop exam, earning an industry-recognized certification that strengthens career opportunities.
      BA 166
      Adobe Illustrator
      Build skills in Adobe Illustrator to design professional vector graphics for logos, infographics, marketing materials, and digital projects. Apply drawing, typography, color, and layout techniques using current standards. Use AI tools powered by Adobe Firefly, such as Generative Recolor and Text to Vector Graphic, to streamline illustration and design tasks. Emphasis is placed on applying design principles to business and creative projects. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Illustrator exam, earning a certification that strengthens career opportunities.
        BA 169
        Adobe Dreamweaver – Web Design, SEO
        Learn to design and publish professional websites using Adobe Dreamweaver. Apply coding in HTML and CSS, manage site files, and integrate multimedia for responsive and accessible websites. Use AI tools such as code assistants and Adobe Firefly to generate layouts, accelerate coding, and enhance web design projects. Emphasis is placed on applying current web standards, accessibility compliance, and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Dreamweaver exam, earning a certification that validates technical skills for the workplace.
          BA 170
          Adobe InDesign
          Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to produce professional page layout projects such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, magazines, and books for print and web digital publications using current business standards and techniques. Topics include typography, paragraph and character styles, importing and linking graphics, integrating Photoshop and Illustrator files, applying color, master pages, frames, proper file setup, fixed-layout EPUB, prepress, and preflight. This course will prepare the student for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam to earn an industry-recognized certification.

            Second Semester

            2.5-6 units
            CHOICE: Digital Publishing Elective
            CHOICE: Digital Publishing Elective