The certificate of achievement in Interaction Design for Web and Mobile Platforms prepares students for entry-level employment in the web and mobile industries with emphasis in user-centered design. This program of study will expose students to the design and technical skills needed for creating interactive digital media.This includes working with industry best practices and applying them using current professional tools. Students will participate in a collaborative team-oriented learning experience that reflects the design industry production processes. Additionally, students will explore web and mobile career opportunities and develop a professional portfolio for entry into the workforce. A few of the areas that students might find employment include: Web Design and Development, User Experience Design (UX), User Interface Design(UI), Digital Product Design, and Mobile Design and Development.
To earn a certificate,students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Some courses are available in online and traditional formats.
Unduplicated Headcount | Projected Annual FTES | Annual Completers | |
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Year 1 | 45 | 36 | 10-15 |
Year 2 | 90 | 31 | 10-15 |
Program Goal:Career/Technical Education
Increasing innovations in mobile apps, smartphones, and connected appliances, continue to converge with web technologies. There is increasing demand for designers who understand user-centered design principles. Development of this certificate program will include courses from Art Digital Media, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Business. This interdisciplinary approach will prepare students pursuing careers in Web Design and Development, User Experience Design (UX),User Interface Design (UI), Social Media and Search Marketing, Digital Product Design, and Mobile Design and Development.
This insight is supported by attached LMI report, “User Experience Interactive Design Occupations Labor Market Information Report”.
The certificate program goal is to prepare students to enter this growing field with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of web design and mobile design. Students develop creative problem-solving skills, learn the concepts of interaction design, and apply user-centered design. Students will learn industry best practices and apply them using current professional tools. Some areas that students might find employment include: user experience design, user interface design, social media and search marketing, accessibility specialist, digital product design, and web and mobile design.
Required courses units
ARTDM-105 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3
ARTDM-115 Digital Interface Design 3
ARTDM-171 Web Design I 3
ARTDM-172 User Experience Design for Web and Mobile Devices 3
ARTDM-173 Web Design II 3
ARTDM-174 Web and Mobile Design with JavaScript 3
ARTDM-190 Digital Media Projects 3
CARER-140 Job Search Strategies 1
plus at least 6 units from:
ARTDM-117 Digital Illustration 3
ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
ARTDM-140 Motion Graphics 3
ARTDM-170 Animation and Interactivity 3
ARTDM-214 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
ARTDM-224 Typography 3
ARTDM-295 Occupational Work Experience Education in ARTDM 1-4
ARTDM-296 Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education in ARTDM 1-4
plus at least 3 units from:
BUS-250 Business Communication 3
BUSMK-259 Digital Marketing Fundamentals 3
BUSMK-260 Social Media Marketing 3
plus at least 2 units from:
CIS-108 Introduction to WordPress 2
CIS-180 Introduction to Project Management 3
COMSC-101 Computer Literacy 4
Total minimum required units 33
Course | Year (1, 2, or both) | Fall | Spring | Summer |
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ARTDM-105 | 1 | X | X | |
ARTDM-115 | 1 | X | ||
ARTDM-171 | 1 | X | ||
ARTDM-173 | 1 | X | ||
ARTDM-172 | 1 | X | ||
ARTDM ELECTIVE | 1 | X | ||
ARTDM-174 | 2 | X | ||
BUS/BUSMK ELECTIVE | 2 | X | ||
ARTDM ELECTIVE 2 | 2 | X | ||
CIS/COMSC ELECTIVE | 2 | X | ||
CARER-140 | 2 | X | ||
ARTDM-190 | 2 | X |
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