This degree or certificate provides students with the creative and technical skills
to create, edit, optimize, and distribute digital content including web graphics,
photographic images, and video. Students learn to develop, deploy, and manage web
servers and optimize digital content for deployment on client side websites. The program
provides the skills required for employment as a Digital Content Creator and Digital
Content Manager, while providing skills to support Photographers, Graphic Designers,
and Video Editors.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the required coursework the student will be able to
design, create, and manage webpages using current software and technology; produce,
optimize, and distribute industry-ready image, video and photographic content for
the Web and mobile devices; create and manage a client-side Web site and server; create,
modify, organize, and upload Web-specific files to a server prepare students for a
career as a digital content creator or digital content specialist.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| PHOTO 100 |
Digital Photography I |
3 |
| PHOTO 111 |
Lighting I |
3 |
| PHOTO 130 |
Digital Photograpy II |
3 |
| ART 250 |
Graphic Design: Interface Fundamentals |
3 |
| ART 251 |
Graphic Design: Interface Design |
3 |
| CS/IS 260 |
Introduction to Web Site Development |
3 |
| FTVM 132 |
Introduction to Film Production |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
21 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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