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Fast-Track Your Career in Digital Media Arts

The significance of technology in distributing material to the general public is enormous. In addition to allowing artists to display their work to millions of people through a variety of channels, technology is also providing artists with new tools for creating more immersive creative experiences.

With curriculum updated every year to meet industry and business demands, you’ll learn the foundations and latest development of software such as:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Maya
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • Houdini
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Da Vinci
  • And more

Earn an associate degree in Digital Media Arts, or complete a certificate in a specific field of study and gain hands-on experience with top digital arts software.

Explore more about the Digital Media Arts program to find how you can gain skills for a career in:

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Visual Design

Immerse yourself in this high-demand field that combines graphic design, motion design, web design, and UX/UI design.

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Game Design

Learn how to develop games using digital tools and engines, board games, and card games.

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Film & Video Production

Explore industry-leading software, film techniques and how to turn a vision into reality.

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3D Design

We’re proud to offer one of the few programs in the state that provides hands-on experience with Houdini.

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Graphic Design

Integrate technical skills with creativity as you explore techniques of visual communication and plan and execute visual concepts.

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…and more!

We offer opportunities to learn the latest software, get hands-on experience, and build a comprehensive portfolio in your field.


Degree and Certificates

Earn an associate degree in Digital Media Arts or complete a certificate in 3D Design, Game Design, Video Production, Advanced Video Production, or Visual Design. Most certificates can be completed in nine months at full-time status.

Two-year, 90-credit program that prepares you for the future. Learn foundations of digital media arts and advanced study in specific areas of interest.

Focus Areas:
• Visual Design
• Film
• Game Design
• Video

25-credit certificate for a career in 3D art, design and development. One of few programs in the state to offer hands-on experience with Houdini.

Career Tracks:
• 3D Artist
• 3D Modeler
• Environment Artist
• Cinematics Artist

25-credit certificate for game enthusiasts and designers. Learn how to develop games using digital tools and engines, board games, and card games.

Career Tracks:
• Game Designer
• Level Designer
• Systems Designer
• Multiplayer Designer

25-credit certificate about the fundamentals of video production. Explore industry-leading software, film techniques and how to turn a vision into reality.

Career Tracks:
• Director
• Video Editor
• Cinematographer
• Video Producer

One year, 48-credit certificate of on-the-job training. Participate as a producer or crew member for Television Services production and gain comprehensive video production experience.

Career Tracks:
• Director
• Video Editor
• Cinematographer
• Video Producer

25-credit certificate in a high-demand field that combines graphic design, motion design, web design, and UX/UI design. Create work in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe After Effects.

Career Tracks:
• Graphic Designer
• Visual Designer
• UX/UI Designer
• Motion Designer


Student Projects

Explore some of the past work of our students to see what you’ll learn.

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The DMA program at BC has been perfect for me. It’s affordable and the courses in the visual and video programs, plus taking advantage of Work Study opportunities, have prepared me to step back into the job market. I now have the confidence and skill sets needed to successfully find a job in my desired market and a portfolio to showcase my work.

Brittne Stovall
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Ready to Learn More?

Start a degree or certificate in Digital Media Arts any quarter of the year. Our open admissions policy lets you get started Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer as long as classes are available.

Explore the program in more depth, especially related to software and learning resources.

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Digital Media Arts is an academic program and part of the Bellevue College School of Business and Technology. Website manager is Renee Nejo.