This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in web design and development, creative coding, front-end web, and mobile application design, interaction design, or UX (User Experience) design. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods used currently in the industry. Projects will encompass content management, user interface, interactive behaviors, information design, web and mobile application tools, programming, and selection of appropriate form factors for user experiences on the Internet. Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Design implement, publish, and maintain websites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and a variety of digital media assets.

- Research, problem-solve, and organize a consistent and functional website, mobile application, or user experience for a targeted user group or persona using agile and iterative methodologies.

- Evaluate and create code that is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is accessible and compatible with browsers, mobile devices, and/or operating systems.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

- Demonstrate project management skills and practices that emphasize content development in all aspects of web design, user interface, interaction design, information design, database design, and front-end development.

This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in web design and development, creative coding, front-end web, and mobile application design, interaction design, or UX (User Experience) design. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods used currently in the industry. Projects will encompass content management, user interface, interactive behaviors, information design, web and mobile application tools, programming, and selection of appropriate form factors for user experiences on the Internet. Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Design implement, publish, and maintain websites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and a variety of digital media assets.

- Research, problem-solve, and organize a consistent and functional website, mobile application, or user experience for a targeted user group or persona using agile and iterative methodologies.

- Evaluate and create code that is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is accessible and compatible with browsers, mobile devices, and/or operating systems.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

- Demonstrate project management skills and practices that emphasize content development in all aspects of web design, user interface, interaction design, information design, database design, and front-end development.

Interactive Art & Design is a field where art and design practices meet technology. Entry-level employment in fields like web design, interaction design, graphic design, game design, creative coding, entertainment, and mobile apps. Emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

Required: Students must select 3 courses (9 units) from any of the emphases to complete the certificate.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Develop original interactive art and design content using foundational creative process, principles of interactivity, and appropriate techniques.

- Identify essential industry competencies and explore applications and learning resources to identify practical approaches to problem-solving.

- Strategize and manage efficient design and production workflows.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

- Communicate interactive art and design projects effectively through appropriate verbal, written and visual techniques.

Interactive Art & Design is a field where art and design practices meet technology. Entry-level employment in fields like web design, interaction design, graphic design, game design, creative coding, entertainment, and mobile apps. Emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

Required: Students must select 3 courses (9 units) from any of the emphases to complete the certificate.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Develop original interactive art and design content using foundational creative process, principles of interactivity, and appropriate techniques.

- Identify essential industry competencies and explore applications and learning resources to identify practical approaches to problem-solving.

- Strategize and manage efficient design and production workflows.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

- Communicate interactive art and design projects effectively through appropriate verbal, written and visual techniques.

The field of graphic design involves bringing ideas to the printed page or screens. Concepts covered include design history, page layout, typography, research, branding, and interaction design/user experience (UX). Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Understand and apply the vocabulary of the graphic design field, design research, and the process of design thinking.

- Create advanced original design projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in visual communications.

- Utilize the critique process and research to analyze the effectiveness of visual communications on graphic design projects.

- Apply knowledge of page layout software to produce graphic design projects.

- Create and present a portfolio of original student work that reflects an advanced understanding of visual communication and design principles.

The field of graphic design involves bringing ideas to the printed page or screens. Concepts covered include design history, page layout, typography, research, branding, and interaction design/user experience (UX). Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Understand and apply the vocabulary of the graphic design field, design research, and the process of design thinking.

- Create advanced original design projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in visual communications.

- Utilize the critique process and research to analyze the effectiveness of visual communications on graphic design projects.

- Apply knowledge of page layout software to produce graphic design projects.

- Create and present a portfolio of original student work that reflects an advanced understanding of visual communication and design principles.

Game Design and Development is a field that combines interactive, visual storytelling with complex game mechanics. Certificate recipients will learn entry-level skills in ideation, storyboarding, game design, playtesting, and computer programming with industry-standard game engines. Students will learn project management and collaboration skills. Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Develop original game designs using foundational creative processes, principles of game design, and game development technologies.

- Identify essential industry competencies and explore applications and learning resources to identify practical approaches to problem-solving.

- Strategize and manage efficient design and production workflows.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

- Communicate game designs effectively through appropriate verbal, written, and visual techniques.

Game Design and Development is a field that combines interactive, visual storytelling with complex game mechanics. Certificate recipients will learn entry-level skills in ideation, storyboarding, game design, playtesting, and computer programming with industry-standard game engines. Students will learn project management and collaboration skills. Students will develop a portfolio and participate in a shared incubator course with all Design/Media Arts students.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Develop original game designs using foundational creative processes, principles of game design, and game development technologies.

- Identify essential industry competencies and explore applications and learning resources to identify practical approaches to problem-solving.

- Strategize and manage efficient design and production workflows.

- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

- Communicate game designs effectively through appropriate verbal, written, and visual techniques.

The Design/Media Arts Foundation certificate lays the foundation for student success in PCC’s Design/Media Arts and Photography departments. It is the first step toward successful entry into the labor market. Geared toward students interested in creative coding, graphic design, interaction design, web design, motion graphics, photography, and game design. Skills covered will be basic coding (HTML/CSS), production processes, design thinking, project management, and collaborative teamwork.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Apply the elements and principles of design in finished digital images and time-based works.

- Produce digital images and time-based work through various digital media input and output methods.

- Examine and describe contemporary approaches, language, and aesthetics in digital media.

- Evaluate and critique digital images and time-based media works utilizing relevant terminology and concepts.

- Demonstrate competence in the use of tools, materials, and concepts for creating original art and design projects.

The Design/Media Arts Foundation certificate lays the foundation for student success in PCC’s Design/Media Arts and Photography departments. It is the first step toward successful entry into the labor market. Geared toward students interested in creative coding, graphic design, interaction design, web design, motion graphics, photography, and game design. Skills covered will be basic coding (HTML/CSS), production processes, design thinking, project management, and collaborative teamwork.

All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Apply the elements and principles of design in finished digital images and time-based works.

- Produce digital images and time-based work through various digital media input and output methods.

- Examine and describe contemporary approaches, language, and aesthetics in digital media.

- Evaluate and critique digital images and time-based media works utilizing relevant terminology and concepts.

- Demonstrate competence in the use of tools, materials, and concepts for creating original art and design projects.