What is DAC?

Digital Arts Center (DAC) is a branch of the University of California, San Diego, Extension. DAC offers three comprehensive, career-focused programs.

Casual Game Development

Produce a prototype or a complete casual game for Windows, Mac, Web, and/or mobile platforms (including iPhone). Hone your skills in casual game design, user interface design, casual game product management, and game programming in flash and java - all in creative studio environment.

Digital Graphics and Web Design

Learn these unique skills: Illustration, photography, publications, web design-develop, set-up and maintain fully functional websites, flash, animation, advertising, signage, packaging, branding and corporate identity development.

Video, Sound and Motion Graphics

Learn to create film titles and trailers, video, graphics and sound for TV and corporate media, commercials for TV, radio and interactive media, all from a desktop or laptop computer.

Benefits

• Career focused education to get you that dream job
• 12-month daytime or evening programs / Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
• Create a portfolio of interactive work to show potential employers/clients
• Learn the industry-preferred software programs
• UC San Diego Extension certificates awarded upon successful completion
• Motivated students who share your interests
• All courses taught by experienced award winning industry professionals
• Small class sizes for more one-on-one instruction
• Internships / Externships for those who qualify

How Can I Learn More About the Program?

Join us for an information session that will give you an opportunity to:

• Find out what the programs can do for you
• Become marketable and hirable in a creative exciting field
• Get answers to your questions
• Meet faculty and staff
• Tour the facilities