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Aug 24, 2024
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Fall 2021 - Summer 2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Interactive Technologies A.A.S. - Web Design and Development (UX/UI) Concentration
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School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Computer Information Technologies
HEGIS: 5004
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2021 to Summer 2022. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Interactive Technologies (ITECH) with a concentration of Web Design and Development in User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) is an innovative program that prepares students for emerging technology careers in human-centered web design. Students will learn how to design and manage front-end development utilizing digital design skills and basic web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, and UX/UI, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Digital Video and other interactive media solutions.
The ITECH Web Design UX/UI coursework offers students the opportunity to learn hands-on creative web proficiencies essential to web management. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions or for transfer to a four-year institution. The program is applicable for professionals who need to enhance their existing skills utilizing emerging technologies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Create self-directed, human-centered interactive media solutions that meet web management goals.
- Demonstrate teamwork, production and management skills for emerging online solutions,
- Demonstrate the ability to apply digital design principles with an emphasis on interactive design,
- Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions based on the analysis of user experience and user interface,
- Demonstrate the ability to design, build, and manage front-end development for digital media solutions.
Program Map
The academic map below presents the recommended plan of study and will guide you through your program in a timely manner. Click the course abbreviations for full course descriptions. A course may be critical because it is a pre-requisite, requires a minimum grade, or because it is only offered once a year. Missing a critical course may push back your graduation date. Meet with an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your program.
Critical Courses should be taken in the order shown to stay on track and graduate on time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Course
(click for more information) |
Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
COMSC 100 |
✔ |
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3 |
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CIS 150 |
✔ |
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3 |
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FILM 130 |
✔ |
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3 |
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ENG 102 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
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Major Elective |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
✹ |
Semester Total Credits |
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15 |
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Notes:
✹ Choose one: CIS 120 , CIS 225 , CIS 260 , COMSC 101 , ITECH 200 , MKT 239
Semester 3
Notes:
✹ Choose one: CIS 120 , CIS 225 , CIS 260 , COMSC 101 , ITECH 200 , MKT 239
Semester 4
Course
(click for more information) |
Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
MKT 202 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
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ITECH 240 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
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Major Elective |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
✹ |
Major Elective |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
✹ |
Mathematics Gen Ed Elective |
✔ |
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3 |
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Semester Total Credits |
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15 |
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Notes:
✹ Choose one: CIS 120 , CIS 225 , CIS 260 , COMSC 101 , ITECH 200 , MKT 239
Minimum Total Credits: 60
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