Interaction Design for Web and Mobile Platforms

The associate degree 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 designand 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 an associate degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Some courses are available in online and traditional formats.

	Unduplicated Headcount	Projected Annual FTES	Annual Completers
Year 1	45	36	10-15
Year 2	90	31	10-15

Program Goal: Career Preparation

Increasing innovations in mobile apps, smartphones, and connected appliances, continue to converge with web technologies. The goal of this program is to address the increasing demand for designers who understand user-centered design principles. Development of this degree program will include courses from Art Digital Media, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Business. This intersegmental 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 degree 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.

major requirements                                                                                       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 MobileDevices     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                                                                 29

Total minimum GE units (DVC GE)                                                           18

Total minimum elective units                                                                    9

Total units for the degree                                                                         60

Course	Year (1, 2, or both)	Fall	Spring	Summer
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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The only college in the East Bay with a program in the same TOP code 0614.30 is Berkeley City College. An email notification was sent to Dean Francisco Gamez on 3/22/19. He replied with a message of support (retained in our files) on 3/24/19.