- UX and App Design A.A.
- UX and App Design Certificate
- Graphic Design
- Marketing/Digital Communications
Associate of Arts Degree in UX and App Design
The A.A. degree in UX and App Design prepares students for entry-level positions in the field and/or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a like discipline. Students learn foundation skills in strategic thinking, planning, iterative prototyping, and acquiring proficiency with the range of technology platforms used in interactive design. Students plan, develop, test, and market web and app design solutions with an emphasis on visual flow, functionality, and code using optimum parameters, accessibility standards, and user experience guidelines. In completing the program students will have an entry-level portfolio that can help them transition to doing an internship, freelance, or contract positions. The portfolio can also be tailored for applying to bachelor’s degree programs. In either a work or school scenario the portfolio is the aspiring designer’s professional tool for advancement.
Students completing the degree have demonstrated skills in the design and development of digital products including: websites, smartphone and tablet apps, and digital interfaces.
After completing the degree in UX and App Design, a student will be able to:
- Plan, develop, test and market web and app products
- Apply UX and UI standards to digital products
- Apply programming languages to layout and user interactions for digital products
- Follow standard user interface guidelines for accessible interfaces
- Sketch wireframe drawings for interface elements and layout
- Create portfolios in alignment with professional and educational goals and identity
Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for employment in web and app design and may be prepared for employment in:
- Front end web developer or designer
- Multimedia Artist
- App Developer
- User Interface Designer
- User Experience Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Interactive Media Designer Digital and Social Marketer
- Visual Designer
Required Courses (28 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARCH 51 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
DIGM 2 | Introduction to Electronic Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM 4 | Principles of Design | 4 units |
DIGM 20A | Interface Design | 4 units |
DIGM 21A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 21M | Introduction to App Design | 4 units |
DIGM 86 | Portfolio Development | 3 units |
Electives: Choose 5 units
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 1 | Digital Applications Basic | 3 units |
DIGM 11 | Blogs and Site Development: WordPress | 1 unit |
DIGM 14C | Digital Illustration: Illustrator | 4 units |
DIGM 21B | Web Development 2 | 4 units |
DIGM 21X | Application Design and Development 2 | 4 units |
DIGM 22A | Digital Video 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 25 | Introduction to Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM 25A | Advanced Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM 25B | Social Media Marketing | 1 unit |
Total Major Units: 35 units
Total Program Units: 60 units
Fall, Year 1 (10 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARCH 51 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM 21A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
Spring, Year 1 (7 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 2 | Introduction to Electronic Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 4 | Principles of Design | 4 units |
Fall, Year 2 (12 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 20A | Interface Design | 4 units |
DIGM 21M | Introduction to App Design | 4 units |
Elective | 4 units |
Spring, Year 2 (7 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 86 | Portfolio Planning and Review | 3 units |
Elective | 3 units |
Certificate of Achievement in Web App and Design
The Certificate in UX and App Design prepares students for entry-level positions in the field and/or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a like discipline. Students learn foundation skills in strategic thinking, planning, iterative prototyping, and acquiring proficiency with the range of technology platforms used in interactive design. Students plan, develop, test and market web and app design solutions with an emphasis on visual flow, functionality and code using optimum parameters, accessibility standards and user experience guidelines. In completing the program students will have an entry-level portfolio that can help them transition to doing internship, freelance or contract positions. The portfolio can also be tailored for applying to bachelor’s degree programs. In either a work or school scenario the portfolio is the aspiring designer’s professional tool for advancement.
Students completing the degree have demonstrated skills in the design and development of digital products including: websites, smartphone and tablet apps, and digital interfaces.
After completing the Certificate in UX and App Design, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to apply UX and UI standards to digital products
- Apply programming languages to layout and user interactions for digital products
- Follow standard user interface guidelines for accessible interfaces
- Sketch wireframes designs for user interface prototypes
- Apply programming languages to deliver web sites and Apps online and in App store
- Write design proposals for marketing, app design, or marketing of digital products
Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for employment in web and app design and may be prepared for employment in:
- Front end web developer or designer
- Multimedia Artist
- App Developer
- User Interface Designer
- User Experience Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Interactive Media Designer
- Digital and Social Marketer
- Visual Designer
Major Requirements (17 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 1 | The Creative Suite for Graphic Designers | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM 14C | Digital Illustration: Illustrator | 4 units |
DIGM 20A | Interface Design | 4 units |
DIGM 86 | Portfolio Development | 3 units |
Choose One Concentration (8 units)
Electives for concentration in Web: DIGM 21A and DIGM 21B
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 21A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 21B | Web Development 2 | 4 units |
OR
Electives for concentration in App: DIGM 21M and DIGM 21X
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 21M | Introduction to App Design | 4 units |
DIGM 21X | Application Design and Development 2 | 4 units |
Total Certificate Units: 25 units
Fall, Year 1 (14 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 1 | The Creative Suite for Graphic Designers | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM 20A | Interface Design | 4 units |
DIGM 21A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
OR | ||
DIGM 21M | Introduction to App Design | 4 units |
Spring, Year 1 (11 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 14C | Digital Illustration: Illustrator | 4 units |
DIGM 86 | Portfolio Development | 3 units |
DIGM 21B | Web Development 2 | 4 units |
OR | ||
DIGM 21X | Application Design and Development 2 | 4 units |
Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design
TThe Graphic Design Certificate provides the opportunity for students to develop their creative potential, explore design areas, learn foundational design principles and processes and discover career opportunities in graphic design and related design fields. The courses offered in the program balance the basic and vital aspects of graphic design and how they are applied in the field with a grounding dose of historical context so students can appreciate the role graphic design has played over the course of time.
The Graphic Design program focuses on conceptual and creative thinking, visual storytelling, and emphasizes the acquisition of technical skills so students can plan and execute the design of visual communications. Some attention is given to how various media and platforms require specific approaches. The program emphasizes design exploration in print, web, and video. It encourages creative problem solving by focusing on critical thinking and process-oriented design explorations. Upon successful completion of the program, entry-level career opportunities exist in graphic and/or front-end visual design, graphic production, content production for social media and blog development, and emerging positions that deal with managing digital assets. Students also have foundation skills to transfer to four-year graphic design programs or related fields. Upon completing the program students have realized a portfolio of design work tailored to each individuals’ needs.
Upon completion of the certificate students will be able to:
- Plan, develop, design, and pitch graphic design solutions to a client.
- Iterate and prepare designs and digital assets for client and publishing needs
- Communicate effectively to a specific audience using appropriate color strategies, layout, and typographic solutions.
- Utilize the design process in order to realize a design project.
- Be proficient in a range of graphic applications and software, and the various platforms necessary for producing ‘on message’ graphic design solutions.
- Edit and manage a range of digital assets specific to the parameters of a given project.
Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for entry level work in graphic design and may be prepared for employment as a:
- Graphic Production assistant
- Front end visual designer
- Graphic Artist
- Content producer for social media and blogging platforms
- Digital asset manager
Required Core Courses (31 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARCH 051 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
DIGM 1 | The Creative Suite for Graphic Designers | 3 units |
DIGM 2 | Introduction to Electronic Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM 4 | Principles of Design | 4 units |
DIGM 11 | Blogs and Site Development: Word Press | 1 unit |
DIGM 14C | Digital Illustration: Illustrator | 4 units |
DIGM 22A | Digital Video 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 86 | PPortfolio Development | 3 units |
DIGM 99 | Introduction to Typography | 3 units |
Total Certificate Units: 31 units
Fall, Year 1 (9 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARCH 051 | 3 units | |
DIGM 1 | Digital Applications Basic | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (8 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 4 | Principles of Design | 4 units |
DIGM 14C | Digital Illustration: Illustrator | 4 units |
Fall, Year 2 (7 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 2 | Introduction to Electronic Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 11 | Blogs and Site Development: WordPress | 1 unit |
DIGM 99 | Introduction to Typography | 3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (7 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 22A | Digital Video 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 86 | Portfolio Development | 3 units |
Marketing/Digital Communications Certificate of Achievement
The Marketing/Digital Communications Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of 8 required courses (17 units) and 3 units of electives.
This program provides Career Technical Education opportunities in the areas of business communication, marketing, web communications, digital media production, graphic design and web/mobile design. This certificate provides a specialized focus in developing a foundation for implementing marketing ideas and strategies via web and digital platforms. Students have the opportunity to develop ideas and concepts, delineate marketing strategies, construct and present marketing approaches for web and mobile-based campaigns. Emphasis is on researching and writing strategic business and marketing plans, concept and content development, and integrating marketing solutions into digital, mobile and social media environments.
Upon completion of this program a student should be able to implement a marketing and business plan using a variety of digital and new media technologies.
Career opportunities for students with this certificate exist in marketing communications, social media marketing, web and mobile design and production, and other areas in the field of online marketing communications.
Required Courses (17 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUSN 56 | Marketing Principles | 3 units |
BUSN 78 | Business Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 1 | Digital Applications Basic | 3 units |
DIGM 11 | Blogs and Site Development: WordPress | 1 unit |
DIGM 21A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 25 | Introduction to Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM 25A | Advanced Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM 25B | Social Media Marketing | 1 unit |
Electives (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
DIGM 2 | Introduction to Electronic Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 3 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM 99 | Introduction to Typography | 3 units |
Total Certificate Units: 20 units
Fall, Year 1 (12 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUSN 56 | Marketing Principles | 3 units |
DIGM 1 | Digital Applications Basic | 3 units |
DIGM 11 | Blogs and Site Development: WordPress | 1 unit |
DIGM 21A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
DIGM 25 | Introduction to Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
Spring, Year 1 (8 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUSN 78 | Business Communication | 3 units |
DIGM 25A | Advanced Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM 25B | Social Media Marketing | 1 unit |
Elective | 3 units |