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UX Design, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_UXDS

Control Number: 08651

Financial Aid Eligible


The UX Design Certificate is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position in the UX/UI Design Industry. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to create original digital art used to integrate user research, psychology, as well as, text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective user interface design. Students will create prototypes that explore, demonstrate, and verify the effectiveness of their design solutions for the Web, Apps, Watches, and/or other Interactive Design Products. Digital Media Arts and Design is an important sector of the economy and industry is eager to find qualified candidates who not only understand practical knowledge of UX/UI design principles, but also know how to collaborate with fellow designers, stakeholders, clients.

Complete the UX Design Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate skill in design utilizing industry standard user experience design and visual design software.
  2. Design and create website and mobile app projects and prototypes, that demonstrate knowledge of design for different screens, user interface design, and best practices in typography, design and navigation.
  3. Create a portfolio utilizing a variety of design techniques for the purpose of gaining employment and/or acceptance to an Art College or University.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ART A110Color and Design: Two-Dimensional3
ART A180Professional Studies2-2.5
or DMAD A202 Studio Internship Prep
DMAD A115Typography I3
DMAD A117Rapid Illustration Techniques3
DMAD A151History of Graphic Design3
DMAD A181Introduction to Computer Graphics3
DMAD A182Graphic Design3
DMAD A190Illustrator for Design3
DMAD A193Photoshop for Design3
DMAD A200Designing for the Web3
DMAD A203UX/UI Design3
DMAD A263Motion Graphics and Video Compositing with Adobe After Effects3
DMAD A288Digital Portfolio Development3
Total Units38-38.5
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 38-38.5
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ART A110 Color and Design: Two-Dimensional 3
DMAD A117 Rapid Illustration Techniques 3
DMAD A151 History of Graphic Design 3
DMAD A181 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
Semester 2
DMAD A115 Typography I 3
DMAD A190 Illustrator for Design 3
DMAD A193 Photoshop for Design 3
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
 Units12-13
Year 2
Semester 1
DMAD A182 Graphic Design 3
DMAD A200 Designing for the Web 3
DMAD A203 UX/UI Design 3
DMAD A263 Motion Graphics and Video Compositing with Adobe After Effects 3
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better) 3-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 2
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
 Units21-22
Semester 2
DMAD A288 Digital Portfolio Development 3
ART A180
Professional Studies
or Studio Internship Prep
2-2.5
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 7
 Units15-16.5
 Total Units63-66.5
1
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units 
2

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2

3

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS