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“When I started the art digital media program at DVC, I was a working, single parent. It was not easy, but I did it. I strongly believe in the inner power each student has,” said Yudy Herrera Orellana.<\/span><\/p>\n

Herrera Orellana thinks the art digital media program is ideal for students seeking a well-paying career combining artistic talent with technical skill. The program prepares students for exciting roles at marketing agencies, mobile app \/ web development companies, game studios, and more. While at DVC, students gain skills using specialized software commonly used in creative industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DVC alum Yudy Herrera Orellana at her desk at BRIDGEGOOD. Photo Credit: Shaun Tai<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Herrera Orellana completed an associate in arts in design and visual communications, as well as an associate in arts in business administration and management. She credits her education for giving her career the boost it needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

“At DVC, I learned the technical skills needed to perform much of my work that I do today as a program manager at BRIDGEGOOD,” said Herrera Orellana.<\/span><\/p>\n

BRIDGEGOOD is a creative agency that provides technology access, design opportunities, and professional resources to job seekers.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I develop, organize, design, and execute the Inspire Oakland Billboard Campaign, coordinate the user experience (UX) design apprenticeship, manage our design studio clients, and more,” said Herrera Orellana.<\/span><\/p>\n

The connections Herrera Orellana made with her DVC instructors were especially helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“The faculty care about the material they are teaching and really want their students to excel. Develop a working relationship with them. You’ll be surprised how supportive they are throughout your student journey,” said Herrera Orellana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Art digital media at DVC<\/span><\/h2>\n

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“We have seen so much growth in digital media as well as film, television and electronic arts. There are many options for students. Our goal is to prepare students for both transfer to a four-year university and entry-level jobs in these creative industries,” said Joann Denning, department chair for media studies at DVC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students enrolled in the art digital media program can tailor their education towards their preferred career goal. They can choose from one of four specialty areas:<\/span><\/p>\n