# Interaction Design (Associate of Arts Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Design

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15798

### Summary

Interaction design is a field that blends visual communication and technology to create interactive experiences on a wide variety of digital platforms. Students apply industry standard user experience processes to the development of effective information architecture, intuitive user interfaces, and compelling interactive content. With an emphasis on research, strategy, and professional practices, students are given broad opportunities to develop a unique voice, vision, and viewpoint. The program culminates in a professional body of work that could be used to obtain employment or transfer to a four-year design program.

The Design Department requires students to complete all requirements for the certificate within seven years.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Interaction Design Program will be able to:**

1.  Incorporate research processes and conceptual strategies to solve design problems.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of visual coherence by building typographic systems.
3.  Demonstrate proficiency with current industry standard design software.
4.  Produce a body of work that demonstrates a unique voice, vision, and viewpoint.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 24 |
| DSGN 100 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| DSGN 102 | Digital Media I | 3 |
| DSGN 104 | Graphic Design History | 3 |
| DSGN 106 | Typography I | 3 |
| DSGN 124 | Page Layout | 3 |
| DSGN 143 | Interaction Design I | 3 |
| DSGN 153 | Interaction Design II | 3 |
| DSGN 203 | Interaction Design III | 3 |
| **Complete three additional courses from the following:** | | 9 |
| DSGN 120 | Illustration | 3 |
| DSGN 122 | Production Studio | 3 |
| DSGN 202 | Digital Media II | 3 |
| DSGN 206 | Typography II | 3 |
| DSGN 210 | Branding and Packaging | 3 |
| DSGN 213 | Interaction Design IV | 3 |
| DSGN 216A | Design Studio I | 3 |
| DSGN 216B | Design Studio II | 3 |
| DSGN 216C | Design Studio III | 3 |
| DSGN 218 | Internship | 3 |
| DSGN 248 | Portfolio I | 3 |
| DSGN 258 | Portfolio II | 3 |