Interaction Design

Interaction design blends visual communication and technology to creative interactive experiences on a wide variety of digital platforms. Students apply industry standard user experience strategies to the development of effective information architecture, intuitive user interfaces, and compelling interactive content. Utilizing strategies such as site mapping, wireframing, and usability testing, students develop strong digital experiences. The diverse body of work is refined into a strategic professional portfolio aimed at accomplishing each student’s educational and employment goals.

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Achievement in Interaction Design will be able to:

·       Develop conceptual thinking strategies and apply them to solve graphic problems;

·       Demonstrate proficiency with current industry standard design software;

·       Design interactive and new media experiences for a variety of digital devices;

·       Demonstrate strong layout and typographic principles across multiple digital devices;

·       Produce a professional portfolio that demonstrates a unique voice,vision, and viewpoint;

·       Understand and apply modern web development workflows including the basics of code;

·       Develop information architecture through feature prioritization,user flow development, site mapping, and wireframing;

·       Demonstrate an effective use of current user experience strategies to create clear, engaging, and effective interactive experiences;

·       Develop contemporary user interfaces through a process of prototyping and testing; and

Explore new technologies and tools and apply them to digital projects.

*New course(s) to San Diego City College. Course(s) are scheduled to be offered starting Fall 2019.

The Art - Graphic Design major at San Diego City College is one of six options in the Visual and Performing Arts division. The program provides students with strong foundational coursework, emphasizing typography and design principles needed to enter the field. Students benefit from instructors who are working professionals in the field. Students receive hands-on experience in the fundamentals of typography and design principles, using the most current industry software to create projects for the real world. The program culminates in a professional portfolio that could be used to obtain employment. The Art -Graphic Design program is designed for students interested in entering the graphic design and interaction design fields and/or transferring to private or public four-year programs.

Please see above requirements matrix.