The Digital Arts Center ( DAC ) is a branch of the University of California, San Diego, Extension. DAC offers professional training in various digital media art fields such as game design, graphic design, mobile apps development, video production and web design.

The mission of our game design program, graphic design program, mobile application development program and video production program is to provide a well-balanced, high-quality education. We combine applied arts technology and techniques, related business practices and portfolio creation, in order to prepare students for entry-level employment and for professional advancement within their chosen fields.

Certificate programs provide in-depth study in your area of interest and equip you with powerful knowledge and skills. Gain a broad understanding of best practices in Design and Digital Arts by earning a professional certificate today.


Benefits

•Convenient pre-set class schedule with 12-month evening programs
•Career focused education in San Diego
•Small class sizes for more individualized instruction from experienced industry professionals
•Tuition locked in for one year
•UC San Diego Extension professional graphic design, casual game development, video & editing, or mobile applications development certificate awarded upon successful completion
•Internships / Externships for those who qualify
•Study digital media education with motivated students who share your interests
•Own and be trained on all of your own industry preferred hardware & software
•Create your own interactive portfolio and marketing materials to show potential employers/clients


How can I learn more about the programs?
Attend a Free Information Session on March 28, 2011 6-7PM

Join us and learn about our high quality, professionally-focused programs, ask questions and discuss your future as a creative professional.
•Find out what the programs can do for you
•Discover how to become marketable and hirable in a creative field
•Get answers to your questions
•Meet faculty and staff
•Tour the facilities

Please RSVP to dac@ucsd.edu or call call (858) 534-6705
Enrolling now for Fall 2011.
http://dac.ucsd.edu

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