Interaction Design

Associate of Arts Degree Design · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:24
DSGN 100Introduction to Graphic Design3
DSGN 102Digital Media I3
DSGN 104Graphic Design History3
DSGN 106Typography I3
DSGN 124Page Layout3
DSGN 143Interaction Design I3
DSGN 153Interaction Design II3
DSGN 203Interaction Design III3
Complete three additional courses from the following:9
DSGN 120Illustration3
DSGN 122Production Studio3
DSGN 202Digital Media II3
DSGN 206Typography II3
DSGN 210Branding and Packaging3
DSGN 213Interaction Design IV3
DSGN 216ADesign Studio I3
DSGN 216BDesign Studio II3
DSGN 216CDesign Studio III3
DSGN 218Internship3
DSGN 248Portfolio I3
DSGN 258Portfolio II3

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