Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design Associate in Arts Degree Program

Program Overview

Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design Associate in Arts Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
  • Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media | 60 units
  • Digital Media: Graphic Design | 60 units
• AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
  • Film, Television, and Electronic Media | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Digital Media: Graphic Production | 21 units
  • Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design | 21 units
• CS Certificate of Specialization
  • Digital Media | 12 units
  • Digital Media: Applied Audio and Video Production | 12 units
  • Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media | 12 units
  • Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design | 12 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include web designer, front-end designer, UI/UX designer, graphic designer, mobile app user experience associate, digital creative designer, and visual designer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate communication, management, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with design concepts, theory, and principles relating to the design process and software tools of web and mobile app design.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.
• Employ theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-world issues.
• Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to a variety of web and mobile app design and production cases.

University Transfer Program

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Program Overview

The A.A. degree in Mobile App and Web Design will provide students with specialized knowledge that is essential to develop necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and undergo industry standards production experiences. The program will provide students with a balance between aesthetic, practical design application, and technical competency, including responsive and Mobile-first design. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 24 units
  • DGME 102 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 units
  • DGME 164 | User Interface/User Experience Design | 3 units
  • DGME 167 | Web and Mobile Design I | 3 units
  • DGME 168 | Web and Mobile Design II | 3 units
  • DGME 169 | Web and Mobile Design III: Mobile First Design | 3 units
  • DGME 170 | Introduction to Online Advertising | 3 units
  • DGME 220 | Typography | 3 units
  • DGME 250 | Internship | 3 units

Total Required Major Units: 24

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Objectives:

The A.A. degree in Mobile App and Web Design delivers specialized knowledge for students to develop:

• Foundational skills
• Mastery of tools and processes
• Industry-standard production experience
The program balances aesthetics, practical design application, and technical competency for responsive and mobile-first design. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Program Requirements:

• 24 units of Required Core Courses:
• DGME 102: Media Law and Ethics (3 units)
• DGME 164: User Interface/User Experience Design (3 units)
• DGME 167: Web and Mobile Design I (3 units)
• DGME 168: Web and Mobile Design II (3 units)
• DGME 169: Web and Mobile Design III: Mobile First Design (3 units)
• DGME 170: Introduction to Online Advertising (3 units)
• DGME 220: Typography (3 units)
• DGME 250: Internship (3 units)
• Required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the 60-unit minimum for the Associate degree.

Additional Program Details:

• Career Opportunities: Entry-level positions in web design, front-end design, UI/UX design, graphic design, mobile app user experience, digital creative design, and visual design.
• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Communication, management, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with design concepts, theory, principles, process, and software tools
• Effective teamwork
• Application of theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-world situations

Careers:

• Typical entry-level positions:
• Web designer
• Front-end designer
• UI/UX designer
• Graphic designer
• Mobile app user experience associate
• Digital creative designer
• Visual designer
• Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries.

Other:

• Program is also offered in a Certificate of Achievement format.
• Students completing the program can participate in a Digital Media Club.
• Graduates can pursue the Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media degree or career opportunities.