Creative Media - Certificate of Achievement

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(15 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 15 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
Technical Requirements
FDMA 1545Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging3
FDMA 1535Introduction to Illustrator3
FDMA 1515Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop3
Choose two from the following:6
Desktop Publishing3
Digital Video Production I3
2D Animation3
Total Credits15

(15 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 15 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
FDMA 1515 Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop 3
FDMA 1535 Introduction to Illustrator 3
FDMA 1545 Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging 3
Choose two from the following: 6
Desktop Publishing
2D Animation
Digital Video Production I
 Credits15
 Total Credits15