Web & Interaction Design Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Certificate of Achievement in Web & Interaction Design is designed to prepare students for work in the design profession with an emphasis on developing interactive elements for web and mobile devices. The certificate prepares students to work for variety of clients working in diverse industries to design, create and maintain websites and design web and mobile applications.

Career Opportunities

User Interface Designer, User Experience Designer; Graphic Artist; Production Artist; Graphic Designer; Visual Designer; Senior Designer; Web Designer; Freelance Designer; Art Director; Creative Director; Creative Services Manager

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

Apply principles of design to effectively conceptualize, create and deliver design solutions for the intended audience.
Critically evaluate quality and effectiveness of design projects, present one’s work effectively, and incorporate critique and feedback into design iterations.
Describe the history and application of design and how color, type, and other design elements are used as effective communications tools.
Use industry-standard software with technical proficiency and create documents to required specifications for delivery to clients.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (24 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
GDDM 2	Wordpress and Content Management Systems	3
GDDM 4	User Interface and User Experience Design	3
GDDM 51	Color Theory	3
OR
ARTS 26	Color Theory	3
GDDM 53	Adobe Photoshop I	3
GDDM 54	Adobe Illustrator I	3
GDDM 55	Web Design I	3
GDDM 56	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
GDDM 60	Creative Portfolio Development & Self Promotion	3

List A: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
GDDM 3	History of Graphic Design	3
GDDM 40	Design Shop: The Business of Design	3
GDDM 62	Web Design II	3