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Aug 24, 2024
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Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 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 2023 to Summer 2024. 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 Requirements
60 credits are required for the degree:
- General Education - 21 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 39 credits
General Education Requirements - 21 Credits
Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses .
Required Degree Courses - 39 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Minimum Total Credits: 60
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